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Volunteer to Update Citizen Evacuation Information
The Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross, along with the Mid-City Network, is partnering with the city to update contact information for citizens who have registered for the city assisted evacuation plan.
There are thousands of residents who need to be called to verify if they need assistance during an emergency or disaster. Please consider volunteering to assist in this endeavor on Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Red Cross at 2640 Canal Street. All that is needed is a friendly telephone voice and the Red Cross will supply the rest. Transportation will be provided from the Red Cross to the 311 facility downtown where the telephone bank is located.
Please RSVP by contacting Shasta Butler, Specialist, Community Preparedness, at (504) 620-3120 or by email at Shasta.butler@redcross.org for additional information.
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City Launches ‘CATCH THE BASIN’ Campaign
How you can help prevent street flooding in New Orleans!
The City of New Orleans is launching “Catch the Basin,” a citizen-led initiative to reduce the risk of residential street flooding. Catch basins, also known as storm drains, are the street-level openings to our City’s drainage system. Catch basins become clogged with leaves, trash, and grass clippings, and when water can’t drain into the catch basins, street flooding occurs.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:1. Clean litter and debris from the catch basins near your house. Also, clean the surrounding curb area, because any litter, leaves, or grass on the street or sidewalk can end up in the catch basin. Do not lift the drain cover or attempt to disassemble the catch basin; just clean what you can see. All you need is a pair of work gloves, a shovel or a small rake, and a trash bag. If your neighbor is elderly or disabled, please help clean their catch basin too.2. Dispose of trash and lawn clippings in trash cans. Do not sweep or blow yard waste into the gutters and catch basins. Remember: Trash in our streets ends up as trash in our lake!3. Construction sites or sites with hazardous materials must take special precautions to properly dispose of paint and chemicals. They should not sweep, blow or hose waste into the catch basins. Report any improper actions to the City of New Orleans by calling 311.
If you have questions, or if your catch basin requires mechanical cleaning or maintenance, call 311 to report the problem.
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"Hoping to find a new recruit! Someone to attend NOPD’s monthly NONPACC meetings, at which neighborhood reps discuss crime trends in the Second District. Interested??"
— Tim G.
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A Fruitful Way to Share Your Bounty
The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project is dedicated to getting fresh, local produce to those who need it most and we do that by offering free harvesting to fruit tree owners in New Orleans, Metairie and the West Bank. The fruit we harvest is donated to organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank, Covenant House and the Latino Farmers Cooperative. Last year we collected over 3,000 pounds of citrus fruit from residents and harvested in six different neighborhoods! This year our goal is to harvest 10,000 pounds and we are looking for more fruit tree owners to help us reach our goal.Of course, fruit tree owners are welcome to a portion of their harvest. We supply our own equipment and volunteers and work around tree owners’ schedules.If you or any of your friends or neighbors have fruit that is going to waste, please let them know about this service. If you have any questions, concerns or comments please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or phone. We look forward to harvesting in your neighborhoods soon! -
Report Cycling Issues to Bike Easy
Bike Easy’s wants to know about trouble spots for local cyclists. Add your story to their map of bike-related hazards, incidents, and points of interest in the Greater New Orleans area.
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