Jefferson Parish
@JeffParishGov
The official account for the Jefferson Parish Government. For non-emergencies, call 504-736-6000.
Lakeside Shopping Center is celebrating it's 65th anniversary during the Bicentennial Year! Thanks to The Feil Company’s investment, this iconic center continues to lead in shopping and be a driver of growth in #JeffParish. #JP200 Read Article Here: bit.ly/44vbWBt
As a reminder, Jefferson Parish Library branches are open and can be used for residents to get out of the heat. For locations & hours, visit JPLibrary.net. Due to a maintenance issue, the North Kenner Library will be closed today. More info: jeffparish.gov/CivicAlerts.as….
A look at #JeffersonParish over the past 200 years: The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo, the oldest saltwater fishing tournament in the country. (years unknown) #TBT #JP200
Tune in live to our Jefferson Parish Council Meeting now at jeffparish.tv/pages/live
New inclusive playground opens in Metairie's Lafreniere Park. A 'safe place for all kids.' nola.com/news/jefferson…
Sign up for the JP Passport, a free mobile-friendly savings passport that includes discounts from participating businesses throughout Jefferson Parish! #JP200 #JPPassport To download the JP Passport, visit: jedco.org/jp-passport/
🥵 Another Heat Advisory is in effect today, and an Extreme Heat Watch is already up for Wednesday with heat index values up to 115°. Consecutive days of dangerous heat can take a serious toll on your body. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and check on others. #LAwx #MSwx
With temperatures on the rise, be sure to practice heat safety. #mswx #lawx
Jefferson Parish, in partnership with Glass Half Full, is providing free drop-off recycling services every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Those using the sites will be asked to verify JP residence. For more information, visit jeffparish.gov/300/Recycling.
🎣 The 2025 Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo is next Thursday-Saturday, July 24-26! The oldest saltwater fishing tournament in the country returns for three days of fun for the entire family! 🎣 For more information, visit: tarponrodeo.org
A look at #JeffersonParish over the past 200 years: Men pausing under the Memorial Arch in Gretna to remember those who fell in WWI before joining the Army during WWII (1942) #TBT #JP200
🌀 Time is running out for the disturbance in the northern Gulf to develop into a tropical cyclone and odds have decreased to 30%. ☔️ Regardless, the heavy rain threat remains the same. 📲 Stay weather aware. ⚠️ Have multiple ways to get warnings. 🌊🚗 Avoid flooded roads.
⚠️ The threat for flash flooding will be greatest today and remain elevated into Friday, especially along the coast. ☔️ Most areas along and south of I-10 will see an additional 2-4" of rainfall and a few areas near the coast could see totals as high as 6-8" through Saturday.
Jefferson Parish is working closely with the National Weather Service, as well as state and local partners, and will update residents should weather impacts increase. Residents should stay weather aware. Visit JeffParish.gov/Storms for Jefferson Parish updates.
9:14pm - widespread light/moderate rain continues w/ embedded storms. These storms could be strong with heavy rainfall, frequent intense lightning and gusty winds. After these storms dissipate, we should enter a bit of a lull in spots but we are forecasting more rain tomorrow.
🌩️ Be prepared for hurricane season and know the risks of flood water! 🌩️ 📱 Text JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777 to be updated on the latest info! For more information on how to stay safe before, during and after a storm, visit: JeffParish.gov/Storms #JP200
Stay weather aware, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and charge mobile devices and keep them nearby. Hour-by-hour forecasts for specific locations can be accessed at weather.gov/neworleans by using the point and click map in the middle of the page. #JPaware
This heavy rain will lead to a flash flood threat across the region. The threat will be highest Thursday into Friday. Heavy rain will likely overwhelm drainage capacity leading to street flooding and some areas of flash flooding. (3/4)
Stay in the know! Sign up for JPALERT text messages so you can be prepared this hurricane season! 🌩️ 📱 Text JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777. For more information on how to stay safe before, during and after a storm, visit: jeffparish.gov/454/Hurricane-… #JP200
🌡️🔥 We're starting the week out with heat indices approaching 110°F although afternoon storms could still provide some reprieve. ☔️ By Wednesday, attention will turn toward the increasing risk for heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding associated with the Gulf disturbance.
A look at #JeffersonParish over the past 200 years: New Orleans International Airport in Kenner in 1981 #TBT #JP200
