Q: What is the status of the Pump to the River project?
A: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selects SELAprojects based on feasibility studies, which weigh the cost of flood damages verses flood control im-provements in specific areas. Jefferson Parish can recommend, but does not choose the SELA projects.The Parish has recommended projects, several ofwhich have been added, while others are under study.SELA Projects address major drainage canals andpumps station improvements, but do not addresssecondary sources such as subsurface pipes andditches that carry water from homes to canals.
Q: My street floods during heavy rainbecause the drains or culverts areclogged with debris. Is thereanything I can do?
A: While parish drainage department employees regularly maintain and clean drains, the parish has
thousands of drains and culverts, therefore, the parish encourages citizens to keep the drains infront of
their properties clear of yard debris thatcan slow or clog drains. All minor drainage complaints should be
directed to the Jefferson Parish Drainage Complaint Division.
On the East Bankcall 736-6578, on the West Bank call 437-4939 and on weekends and after hours call 736-6006.