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New Orleans Recreation Development Commission

Coverage of New Orleans Recreation Development Commission in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 16 · 14:32 UTCMost recent: Jul 28 · 20:37 UTC
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New Orleansplace2National Serviceorganization1Isis Casanovaperson1Emily Oliverperson1heat indicestopic1cooling centerstopic1Verite Newsorganization1Trust for America’s Healthorganization1Helena Morenoperson1Jennifer Avegnoperson1EPAorganization1lead contaminationtopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 28 · 20:37 UTCVERITE NEWS
    Many of city’s cooling centers closed amid dangerous heat

    New Orleans is experiencing dangerously high heat indices up to 115 degrees, with eight of 13 city-run cooling centers closed for post-summer maintenance, limiting public access to relief during peak heat. The city’s heat relief map incorrectly lists all centers as open, and some will remain closed until after the heat wave subsides.

  • HEALTHApr 16 · 14:32 UTCFOX NEWS
    Lead contamination crisis exposed in public parks across major southern city

    An investigation in New Orleans found 50% of tested playgrounds had unsafe lead levels, prompting city officials to seek $5 million in federal aid for cleanup. Mayor Helena Moreno ordered a task force to address lead contamination in parks, with levels reaching 30 times the EPA's recommended limit.