Here is the latest update from the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority West: We closed all 35 valves in our system today. We will close 19 of the remaining 26 Hurricane Protection System (HPS) floodgates tomorrow. Boomtown, Highway 45 and Bayou Segnette boat launch will follow on Sunday. 19 floodgates on the Mississippi River will remain open. We are under a storm surge watch, which is...Read more
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June 5, 2020 - 6:05pm in News
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June 4, 2020 - 5:14pm in News
To ensure that large bulky waste is not left curbside in the event that garbage collection is cancelled due to Tropical Storm Cristobal, the City of Westwego is urging residents to limit the items that they place at the curb on Friday and Saturday to your household garbage can.Read more |
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June 3, 2020 - 2:36pm in News
We were just notified that the Westwego Boat Launch will close on Friday due to the incoming weather. Once the gate is locked, you will not be able to launch or pick up boats. Once we have the specific time, we will post another update.Read more |
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June 2, 2020 - 5:54pm in News
If you are a Westwego Senior Citizen and require immediate assistance in the event of a power outage, please call the Westwego Senior Center at 504-309-6230 to be placed on our Special Needs List. This includes Westwego Senior Citizens who are on oxygen and other medical equipment. Also, if you are a Westwego Senior Citizen and require evacuation assistance in the event of a mandatory evacuation...Read more |
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May 28, 2020 - 9:39am in News
Don't forget to sign up for t-ball, baseball and softball! You can register your child Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Catfish Bourgeois (the front park) located at 909 Avenue C. Registration will end June 15th.Read more |
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May 22, 2020 - 12:00pm in News
Please join Mayor Joe Peoples, Chief Dwayne "Poncho" Munch, Sr. and the Westwego City Council Members for the 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 25th, 5:00 p.m. at 677 Avenue H. Due to the current pandemic, our celebration will be scaled back.Read more |
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May 18, 2020 - 11:40am in News
DAY-USE AND BOAT LAUNCH AT BAYOU SEGNETTE, EAST LANDING AT CHICOT TO REOPEN Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and the Office of State Parks announce reopening’s at two parks – the day-use area and boat launch at Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego, and the East Landing at Chicot State Park near Ville Platte. Both facilities will reopen effective 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 16; they will be open daily...Read more |
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April 29, 2020 - 1:03pm in News
The Westwego Police Department will be hosting a Free Mask Giveaway this Thursday from 2pm to 6pm or until supplies run out at police headquarters located at 401 4th St. Thanks to the help of city officials and Parish Councilman Deano Bonano we have obtained 4,000 washable masks to distribute to City of Westwego residents. Residents must provide a proper id and/or proof that you are a resident of...Read more |
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April 27, 2020 - 5:43pm in News
PLEASE excuse the inconvenience as we work to improve the infrastructure in the city. We will be replacing two fire hydrants, installing two additional hydrants and some water valves on Victory Drive between the Westbank Expressway & Lapalco Blvd. You will experience water outages over the next few days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please...Read more |
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April 22, 2020 - 3:20pm in News
McDonald’s is in every community across the country, and we are proud to continue safety serving our neighbors and heroes as we collectively navigate the COVID-19 crisis. We continue to offer convenient, contactless ways for customers to enjoy meals through drive-thru, carry out, McDelivery, and Mobile Order & Pay with our app. Inspired by the heroes we continue to serve, beginning tomorrow,...Read more |
