🌱 NOPD Response Time + Flash Flood Preparedness

New Orleans LA

13 April, 2022

11:55 PM

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Good morning, New Orleans! Let's get this day started. Here's what's happening today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Not as warm; an a.m. t-shower. High: 77 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: According to a data analyst, the average response time for the New Orleans Police Department is just over two hours. The average time for emergency calls is a bit shorter, averaging about 28 minutes. This data comes in as NOPD deals with a department staffing issue, where the force loses an office about every other day. (FOX 8 Local First) With many parts of Southeast Louisiana under flash flood warnings, the Sewage and Water Board reported it has working pumps and turbines and is prepared for the inclement weather to potentially progress. (WWLTV.com) The body of a crabber was found in a canal near Lacombe on Wednesday. The St. Tammany sheriff received a call that a man had fallen into the canal that morning after a witness had seen a man crabbing off a bridge in Lake Road before falling into the water. His body was later recovered, and sent to the coroner's office for the determination of identification and cause of death. (FOX 8 Local First) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in New Orleans: Tulane University Baseball at University of Houston (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Looking for a new space? Here are the five New Orleans open houses to scope out.(New Orleans Patch) Jammin' on Julia, a Spring art walk + music festival hybrid event will return on May 7th, from 6-9 pm in the Arts District. (Facebook) Tulane University announced its new Innovation Institute. This institute will be focused on innovation and supporting entrepreneurship aimed at putting more resources towards the local startup sector(Facebook) Loving the New Orleans Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon. — Shannon Denney