SLFPA-W Regional Director Jesse Noel recently spoke at the Jefferson Parish Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference to inform West Jefferson residents and businesses about the work the West Bank Flood Protection Authority has been conducting year-round to ensure the system is prepared for any potential storms.
All systems are functioning as designed, and SLFPA-W remains confident the system is prepared to perform if called upon.
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Harvey Canal Complex Maintenance
SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Harvey Canal Sector Gate this morning; please expect intermittent closures from 7:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST.
Bayou Segnette Complex Maintenance
SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Bayou Segnette Sector Gate this morning; please expect intermittent closures from 7:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST.
West Closure Complex Maintenance
SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at West Closure Complex from 6:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST; please expect intermittent closures.
Last week, our mowing crews were in Gretna and Algiers, and this week we are mowing the levees in English Turn. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on Patterson Road.
June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the SLFPA-W is prepared. All of our structures, such as the West Closure Complex depicted in the video, have been exercised and are ready to function as designed for an event.
We encourage residents to prepare by creating a plan and acquiring the necessary supplies now. You can find more information on how to prepare at getagameplan.org/
Congratulations to Regional Director Jesse Noel, who was recognized by the Board of Commissioners for “knocking it out of the park” this year! Under Jesse’s leadership, the West Bank Flood Protection Authority successfully renewed a vital millage that funds levee lifts and major improvements to our system and made tremendous progress in planning and securing federal funds for Complex Structure maintenance and the levee lift program. Jesse fosters an organizational culture that instills pride in our work that is demonstrated in our results.
The board presented him with a customized baseball bat to commemorate this recognition.
