Be Safe During the Parade Season!

#ReadyYearRound February preparedness tips February 2019 Happy Carnival, New Orleans! As we approach the first weekend of Uptown and Westbank parades, take a moment to plan out your Mardi Gras experience. We've got the info you need. Getting there. Avoid the traffic headache by using alternatives to driving. But if you are driving, plan ahead for street closures and parking restrictions. See transportation details. What to bring. Be courteous to fellow parade goers when setting up to view parades and remember not to leave items on sidewalks, neutral grounds, or along curbs overnight. Leave drones and weapons at home. And, help limit the environmental impact of Carnival by cleaning your area and recycling unwanted items. See details on what to bring. Safety & first aid. Keep track of your group, be aware of your surroundings, and enjoy the parades from the sidelines. If you need medical assistance or have a lost child, stop by one of the first aid and lost children stations along the route. And, maximize your parade time by knowing locations of public restrooms. See safety details. Permit information. Mardi Gras offers economic opportunities for residents and businesses. But, be sure you're following all rules and regulations to avoid enforcement. See vendor details. Until next month, - The Team at NOLA ReadyHelping you stay #ReadyYearRound Use these two new tools to stay informed during Mardi Gras Use routewise.nola.gov to track the lead and tail of each parade, plus find restrooms, first aid stations, lost children stations, and share your location with friends and family. Sign up to receive texts on weather, traffic, and safety updates from the City of New Orleans: text MARDIGRAS to 888777. Read more Help spread the word about SafeCam Platinum. We're looking for volunteers to help canvas neighborhoods for the SafeCam Platinum program -- an exciting new way to connect your home or business with the City of New Orleans by sharing your public-facing security camera footage with the Real-Time Crime Center. To sign-up as a volunteer, please contact Anthony R. Campo at anthony@nopjf.org. Read more Document rain and flooding with ISeeChange and NOLA Ready. As we look towards spring and summer, sign up to document rain and flooding with ISeeChange and NOLA Ready. Post observations of trouble spots and tell us how flooding affects your daily life. Once you've posted, request a rain gauge and help us build a more resilient city. Read more NOLA Ready is the City of New Orleans' emergency preparedness campaign, managed by the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.  This message contains emergency preparedness information. Emergency alerts are sent through a separate program. To sign up for emergency alerts, text your zip code to 888777 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts.

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