The Vision
Government agencies should ensure that the citizens of Southeastern Louisiana have the most reliable, well-managed and efficiently funded flood risk and storm protection system in the United States.
To reach for this vision, City officials must utilize political, regulatory and financial leverage on the responsible government entity to cause the achievement of each of the following policy goals:
Advocacy for a State Coastal Master Plan that is science-based and stakeholder-informed to achieve large-scale restoration and protection of Louisiana’s critical coastal areas.
Alignment with the principle that Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authorities – East (SLFPA-E) and West (SLFPA-W) must be able to function as politically independent and autonomous entities.
A funding strategy for maintaining the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS).
A plan to ensure coordinated hurricane planning and emergency public communications within City agencies and with state and federal partners.
A robust strategy for monitoring any threats to New Orleans of high or low water conditions in the Mississippi River and addressing them.
