The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is continuing to make preparations ahead of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.
The utility's Emergency Operations Center is activated, allowing us to quickly receive updates and make swift decisions.
All 99 drainage pumps are now available for service.
Pump E at DPS 4 was brought back into service this morning.
Turbines 1, 3, 4 and 6 are available for service, as well as all 5 Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) generators and all 5 frequency changers.
One constant-duty pump is out-of-service, but these are smaller units used to regulate groundwater in canals and are not large enough to be critical during a flood fight.
Tropical systems can present unforeseen circumstances.
S&WB says their staff is experienced and prepared to respond as these circumstances change and such challenges arise.
Residents should prepare for likely street flooding and pooling in low-lying areas.
All underpasses should also be avoided because they are prone to flooding.