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August 28, 2005: Jefferson Parish Fire Department Blares Evacuation Alerts from Trucks

2005-08-28

Emergency Director Walter Maestri sends the parish fire department to the streets. Beginning this morning, and throughout the day, fire trucks travel throughout the parish, their loudspeakers blaring, “‘Alert! Alert! For your information, you live in a low-lying area that is highly prone to flooding. And it is the recommendation of your parish government that you immediately evacuate.’” [National Public Radio, 9/9/2005]