The project will still move forward with its first phase using a $4.9 million community development block grant. The parish ...

To prevent residents from driving on flooded streets, Jefferson Parish Schools will dismiss students later than usual, a spokesperson said. A flash flood warning is in effect for Metairie ...

METAIRIE – New flood maps have taken effect in Jefferson Parish, potentially changing flood insurance rates for residents across the parish. The new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps took effect ...

Click here to sign up! Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni said about 80,000 properties in the parish are expected to see a major drop on flood insurance prices. The good news for property ...

Trial opens for claims over Katrina flooding Opening statements expected tomorrow in Jefferson Parish flood case Jury selection begins in Katrina flooding case The Times-Picayune reports Judge ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -At a time when many insurance companies are leaving Louisiana, and others are dramatically raising their rates, some good news is. Flood insurance rates are decreasing in ...

Thousands are without power in the New Orleans and Jefferson Parish due to the severe weather. Latest flood forecast | Parish-by-parish flood threat | How to clean your catch basin | What to do if ...

The news was mixed Tuesday for the troubled Jefferson Parish Landfill ... and to pump dozens of gallons of flood water out of a portion of the parish landfill flooded last month.

METAIRIE, La. -- Hundreds of Jefferson parish homeowners are now being told their homes are in 'high-risk' flood areas. Wednesday those concerned residents went looking for answers at an open ...

JEFFERSON PARISH, LA (WVUE) - Flood insurance policy holders will want to take note of an important announcement Wednesday that could impact their flood insurance premiums. FEMA recently announced ...