With all of the discussion around Tropical Depression Fred affecting the Gulf South in Alabama and Florida, Love Your City wants to share with you some additional tips to stay prepared and dry this hurricane season and most importantly protect your home and your community. Get ahead of the rush in the event of a storm and prepare beforehand with these suggestions!

Last week, the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released an alarming report that has brought attention to the climate crisis we currently face. In summary, because of human activity, the Earth is warming at a rate higher than that which was expected, influencing the changes in weather and climate extremes that we see happening around the world. The language used in the report named the current condition as a “code red for humanity.” What does this mean for the future of New Orleans?

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To commemorate the end of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games held under such extraordinary circumstances, Love Your City wanted to highlight some of the athletes from Louisiana that competed on Team USA and for other countries this year.

New Orleans history shows that obtaining equity in healthcare has been an uphill battle since the city was founded in the early 1700s. Fast forward to the 21st century and one will see that the societal constructs upon which our city was built perpetuates the inequity faced by people of color.

The recent scramble to reinstate the eviction moratorium shed light on the uncertainty of the housing situation of thousands in the nation. Prior to the last-minute reinstatement of the moratorium, New Orleans residents had to prepare to be kicked out of their homes or otherwise gamble on the possibility of receiving aid. A 2021 U.S. Census survey found roughly one in four residents in Louisiana have not been able to keep up with rental payments, and the problem is especially critical in New Orleans because of the high cost of living and acute poverty.

In just the first seven months of 2021, New Orleans is projected to surpass its annual rainfall average of 63 inches of rain a year. To address information about stormwater in New Orleans, Love Your City decided to highlight the amazing work of the Water Collaborative here in New Orleans.

Summers are getting warmer and we are increasingly vulnerable to Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation and Sun Exposure. Sadly, many products designed to protect us from these effects are not friendly with our environment and can have devastating effects. Check out these impact tips and look out for products that are good for you and our planet!

Covid-19 disparities in Louisiana became apparent when the virus began spreading in the early portion of 2020. By April, 70% of those who died from the virus were Black, even though Black people make up roughly 33% of the state’s population. Pre-existing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary heart disease disproportionately impact the Black community, largely because of poverty and lack of access to health services, which are issues that stem from hundreds of years of systemic racism.

The Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy is seeking applicants for a regional organizer position to help support the strategic vision and implementation of the Gulf South for Green New Deal movement across the five Gulf South states. Candidates who are committed to climate justice, frontline leadership, and building a movement for a more just and sustainable economy are encouraged to apply.

We at Love Your City are happy to be welcoming Son of a Saint to the LYC network! Son of a Saint is a nonprofit organization that helps fatherless boys of the New Orleans area by providing them mentorship, education, recreation, camaraderie, cultural enrichment, and emotional support.