Bobby Jindal Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather
Governor Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency in preparation of severe weather forecast to move through parts of Louisiana today and tomorrow.
Parts of Louisiana could see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. allows state agencies to respond to requests for assistance from local governments. So why declare a state of emergency? The declaration allows state agencies to respond to requests for assistance from local governments.
From nola.com -
"In 23 northern and central parishes, schools and state offices have announced closures in advance of potentially hazardous conditions, the declaration says."