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Community Announcement                    September 2, 2011 
 
Council Utility Committee Chair to Monitor
Entergy's Storm Response 
  

City Councilmember Cynthia Hedge-Morrell encourages residents to be prepared for Tropical Storm Lee.

 

Councilmember Hedge-Morrell is watching the progression of the tropical storm closely and, as Chair of the Council Utility Committee, will be monitoring Entergy's response time to restoring power.

 

"While we do not expect this to be a major event, it is still important to be prepared. Street flooding and power outages are likely, but we hope the damage and disruption will be minimal," said Councilmember Hedge-Morrell.

 

Entergy is already placing crews in position to restore power as quickly as possible in the event of outages.The Department of Public Works has two contractors on standby for road repair and debris removal. The Department of Parks and Parkways and the Sanitation Department have equipment staged and ready to clear roadways of fallen trees or debris. Sewerage and Water Board pumps are 100% operational, and backup generators at the Sewerage and Water Board Power Plant are active. Everyone is working together to make sure we get through this storm as smoothly as possible.  

 

Here are some important steps residents are urged to take in preparation.

  • Stock up on nonperishable food, medicine, baby supplies and pet food. Keep a first-aid kit and manual handy. Have a non-electric can opener on hand.
  • Purchase bottled water. The American Red Cross recommends one gallon of water per person per day.
  • Check emergency equipment such as flashlights, battery-operated radios, extension cords, emergency generators, etc. Buy extra batteries. Keep extra cash on hand, since an electrical power outage may prevent you from withdrawing money from ATMs or banks.
  • Turn your refrigerator to its coldest setting. If the power goes out, this will keep food fresh longer. Keep the refrigerator closed - most food will stay frozen or fresh up to 12 hours.
  • Fill your vehicle's gas tank.
  • Clean or clear catch basins near your home.
  • Secure debris and loose furniture on your property.

Helpful contact numbers:

 

New Orleans Police Department (NOPD): (504) 821-2222


ENTERGY: 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749)

To report outages: 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243)  


Sewerage & Water Board: (504) 529-2837


City of New Orleans: 311

NOLA City Council
The New Orleans City Council is the legislative branch of New Orleans City government. The Council considers and enacts all local laws that govern the City of New Orleans. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City, as recommended by the mayor, and continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The City Council is also the regulatory body for public utilities. It also reviews and has final say on many land use and zoning matters, as well as considers major economic development projects for the City. As a Board of Review for Orleans Parish, the Council examines appeals of property tax assessments for real estate taxes, and certifies tax rolls to the Louisiana Tax Commission. Other responsibilities of the Council include overseeing the operation of the public access television in Orleans Parish.

The City Council is comprised of five districts and two councilmembers-at-large. Council President and Councilmember-at-Large Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson; Council Vice President and Councilmember-at-Large Arnie Fielkow; District "A" Councilmember Susan G. Guidry; District "B" Councilmember Stacy Head; District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer; District "D" Councilmember Cynthia Hedge-Morrell; and District "E" Councilmember Jon D. Johnson.