Jefferson Parish residents are learning if they may or may not have toxic lead in their water pipes. Why it matters: It's the ...

In a packed, 3-hour-long meeting, the Ethics and Compliance Commission, which oversees the OIG, said it would appoint an ...

reach the highest point possible and dial 911 to contact emergency services. During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions. Always ...

With new FEMA flood maps taking effect next month, some will have to start shopping for flood insurance. That's what drove nearly a hundred Palm Beach County residents to the Jupiter Community ...

“I remember, at the first moments of this emergency, there was talk of looting ... relief package to support the recovery of 78 flood-ravaged communities, likening the scale of aid being ...

The Jefferson County Sheriff's office says several vehicles are sliding off and stuck on Boulder Hill with freeway blockage. Officials urge the public to avoid traveling over Boulder Hill but if ...

With the installation of the Tiger Dam, residents are advised that there will be an increased presence of emergency personnel and workers on-site. This crucial step in flood mitigation is expected to ...

A young chef took a chance 25 years ago when he created Mexican-Louisiana fusion and opened Mestizo’s restaurant. A holiday tradition in the Baton Rouge area has returned with the opening of the ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — According to a new flood hazard map by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, thousands of homes in Honolulu now fall within a flood zone. It’s a designation that could ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released updated flood maps which will take effect Dec. 20, according to a FEMA spokesperson. The last time FEMA released new flood maps was seven years ...