Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng
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Jefferson Parish President
Metairie, LA
Joined January 2019
Jefferson Parish is reminding residents to practice heating safety as temperatures drop early this week. According to the @NWSNewOrleans, a Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of Jefferson Parish from 9 p.m. tonight through 9 a.m. tomorrow. More info: https://t.co/ed2NFlwuZI
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Low-level aerial spraying in response to mosquito activity is scheduled to take place on Monday (Oct. 27) from 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. over parts of Kenner, Metairie, Crown Point, Lafitte and Barataria. More info: https://t.co/03jruVlRBO
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In conjunction with the @LADeptHealth, the Water Department is lifting the Boil Water Advisory for Grand Isle from the Jefferson-Lafourche parish line to the Andy Valence Bridge. More: https://t.co/UctcrjIquv
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In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for the Cheniere side of Grand Isle from the bridge to the Jefferson-Lafourche parish line. More info: https://t.co/5prhkBNKRQ
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This is great news and an incredible achievement that directly benefits our residents and business owners! Our community as a whole will continue to benefit from a comprehensive floodplain management & mitigation plan that helps make us more resilient in the face of disasters.
Starting Oct. 1, 2025, unincorporated Jefferson Parish’s NFIP Community Rating System rating will increase from a Class 5 to a Class 3, becoming the first CRS Class 3 in Louisiana, and joining one of only 11 Class 3s in the U.S. More info: https://t.co/xlO0CaBnlf
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As a reminder, Jefferson Parish Library branches are open and can be used for residents to get out of the heat. For locations & hours, visit https://t.co/gTe6Arg0oE. Due to a maintenance issue, the North Kenner Library will be closed today. More info: https://t.co/i579LNuiWc.
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Jefferson Parish is working closely with the National Weather Service, as well as state and local partners, and will update residents should weather impacts increase. Residents should stay weather aware. Visit https://t.co/wqQsLLsmzH for Jefferson Parish updates.
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9:14pm - widespread light/moderate rain continues w/ embedded storms. These storms could be strong with heavy rainfall, frequent intense lightning and gusty winds. After these storms dissipate, we should enter a bit of a lull in spots but we are forecasting more rain tomorrow.
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3pm 7/16 update - Here's the latest regarding the heavy rain threat from the tropical disturbance over the northern Gulf. The main threat will be heavy rain as this system moves west across the northern Gulf. There is still a 40% chance of tropical cyclone development. (1/4)
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Stay weather aware, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and charge mobile devices and keep them nearby. Hour-by-hour forecasts for specific locations can be accessed at https://t.co/LVYAX2jNQ1 by using the point and click map in the middle of the page. #JPaware
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This heavy rain will lead to a flash flood threat across the region. The threat will be highest Thursday into Friday. Heavy rain will likely overwhelm drainage capacity leading to street flooding and some areas of flash flooding. (3/4)
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NACo's Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force convened at #NACoAnn for a discussion of the current FEMA reform landscape and the role of the U.S. Small Business Administration in helping local businesses recover from disasters
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Honored to speak to the FEMA Review Council’s State-Federal Coordination Sub-Committee on behalf of @NACoTweets Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force. I shared recommendations for FEMA reform & functions that must be preserved to support communities like Jefferson Parish.
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Join us Uncle Sam Jam at Lafreniere Park on Thursday, July 3rd. Gates open at 3 PM. Enjoy great food, fireworks, and live music. Parking passes & BMW Stars and Stripes VIP tickets are still available. Come celebrate this special milestone with us! https://t.co/cbU7Z5ANoZ
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Flash Flood Warning including New Orleans LA, Metairie LA and Marrero LA until 4:15 PM CDT
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The @NWSNewOrleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Jefferson Parish until 6 p.m. Flash flooding is possible in Metairie, Avondale, Jefferson, Westwego, Bridge City and Elmwood. Stay weather aware and do not drive through flooded roadways.
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[2:50p 5/28] ⛈️Strong to severe storms are gradually moving northward this afternoon. ⚠️ These thunderstorms are capable of damaging winds in excess of 60 mph, hail up to quarter size, and heavy rainfall that could cause localized flooding. ⚡️ When thunder roars, go indoors!
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