SWBNO Pulls 370 Tons of Debris From Canal (Including Another Car)
August 28, 2019
Today, the SWBNO removed more than 370 tons of debris from a nearly three-mile stretch of that canal - including a second car.
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New Orleans Street Flooding: See Pics, Video
July 10, 2019
Many city streets remain flooded after a morning thunderstorm dumped several inches of rain in New Orleans. https://www.facebook.com/BigEasyMagazine/videos/2453500368214575/ https://www.facebook.com/heatherhutton624/videos/2585808841429801/ https://www.facebook.com/1382027462116880/posts/2337499776569639/ https://twitter.com/jonwalczak/status/1148945831820763136?s=20
SWBNO hints at plans for live pump status tracking
June 24, 2019
On Tuesday, June 18, SWBNO updated residents on the status of the city's drainage pumps, hinting at changes coming to the utility.
City Urges Residents to Prepare for Potential Flooding
June 5, 2019
Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office is urging New Orleans residents to prepare for heavy rain and the potential for flooding through Friday, June 7. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans issued a flash flood watch for the greater New Orleans area, citing tropical moisture moving into the area. According to the NWS, […]
S&WB Says Pump Lost Power During Heavy Rain Sunday Morning
May 12, 2019
A major New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board (SWBNO) pump lost power early Sunday morning (May 12), as heavy rains drenched the city. According to a press release, the pump located at Drainage Pumping Station (DPS) 7 near City Park temporarily lost its Entergy-supplied power around 5 a.m. An SWBNO team activated a standup generator […]
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