Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Our mission is to protect the residences and businesses of the West Bank by ensuring that our flood protection system functions as designed.

At the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West (SLFPA-West), our mission is to protect life and property for those who call the most populated areas of the west bank of Orleans and Jefferson parishes home by providing effective, efficient protection from hurricane storm surges and other high-water events that impact levees and other flood-control structures. SLFPA-West is made up of tw

o levee districts: the West Jefferson Levee District, which serves the west bank portions of Jefferson Parish, and the Algiers Levee District, which serves the west bank portions of Orleans Parish. It covers approximately 67 miles of hurricane flood protection levees, floodwalls and floodgates and approximately 33 miles of Mississippi River levees and floodwalls.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Commissioner, Patrick Nunes, CISSP, to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection A...
09/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Commissioner, Patrick Nunes, CISSP, to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Bank.

After growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and a Master of Science in Finance from the University of South Florida. Mr. Nunes moved to Southeast Louisiana in 2019 and has a seasoned career in technology governance, risk and compliance.

He currently serves as Senior Manager of Cyber Governance & Risk at Mondelez International, where he leads enterprise-wide IT risk assessments and manages cross-functional teams responsible for technology assurance, third-party risk, and compliance reporting.

Patrick is a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and currently resides in Gretna with his wife and two children. He enjoys walking along the riverfront and visiting Amore Cafe in his free time.

We're excited to welcome his financial acumen, technology expertise and communication skills to our Board of Commissioners.

Bayou Segnette Complex Maintenance SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Bayou Segnette Sector Gate this morni...
09/03/2026

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 t...
09/03/2026

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.

Harvey Canal Complex Maintenance SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Harvey Canal Sector Gate this morning; ...
09/03/2026

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.

Here’s the next tip in our hurricane season safety series. Weather can be unpredictable, but preparation doesn’t have to...
09/02/2026

Here’s the next tip in our hurricane season safety series.

Weather can be unpredictable, but preparation doesn’t have to be. Stay informed, know your plan, and take early steps to avoid last minute anxieties. Being prepared ahead of time can help you respond with confidence when hurricanes threaten.

Last week our mowing crews completed the English Turn levees, and we will be mowing along Donner Canal and heading to Wa...
08/31/2026

Last week our mowing crews completed the English Turn levees, and we will be mowing along Donner Canal and heading to Waggaman this week. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on Holmes Blvd and River Rd.

Here’s the next tip in our hurricane season safety series. Throughout the season, we’re sharing important guidance from ...
08/26/2026

Here’s the next tip in our hurricane season safety series. Throughout the season, we’re sharing important guidance from the National Weather Service to help West Bank residents and businesses stay prepared for any storms or threats that may come our way.

Before, during and after a storm, updates can come from many different directions. Make sure you are sticking with reliable, confirmed sources of information sharing accurate news. You can always check the National Hurricane Center, NWS New Orleans, official government pages and our website https://f.mtr.cool/iy4bcge6d0

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7001 River Road
Marrero, LA
70072

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