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.

When storms or flooding threaten the West Bank, the SLFPAW works to ensure our flood protection system is ready to perfo...
06/12/2026

When storms or flooding threaten the West Bank, the SLFPAW works to ensure our flood protection system is ready to perform.

Levee lifts, like the ones pictured, are one important part of that work, strengthening and maintaining the system so it can continue protecting the communities, businesses and infrastructure we serve.

Harvey Canal Complex Maintenance SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Harvey Canal Sector Gate this morning; ...
06/11/2026

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.

West Closure Complex Maintenance SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at West Closure Complex from 6:00 AM CST t...
06/11/2026

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.

Bayou Segnette Complex Maintenance SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Bayou Segnette Sector Gate this morni...
06/11/2026

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.

Throughout hurricane season, we'll be sharing vital safety tips from the National Weather Service to ensure West Bank ar...
06/10/2026

Throughout hurricane season, we'll be sharing vital safety tips from the National Weather Service to ensure West Bank area residents and businesses are prepared for any and all threats that may arise.

In these early days, make sure you and your family have an agreed upon plan in case of a weather emergency. This plan can ensure you are ready to act quickly and responsibly if a storm arises.

Last week, our mowing crews were in English Turn, and this week we will be mowing the levees in Waggaman. Keep an eye ou...
06/08/2026

Last week, our mowing crews were in English Turn, and this week we will be mowing the levees in Waggaman. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on River Road.

SLFPA-W Regional Director Jesse Noel recently spoke at the Jefferson Parish Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference to i...
06/05/2026

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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Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng joined other parish of...

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7001 River Road
Marrero, LA
70072

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