AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Alert: Louisiana health officials say Vibrio vulnificus “flesh-eating” bacteria has surged this summer, with 9 cases reported in 2026 and 5 deaths; all patients were hospitalized after wounds were exposed to seawater, and the risk is highest for people with underlying conditions. Beach Safety: Officials urge Gulf Coast visitors to avoid swimming with open cuts and to be extra careful around brackish water and raw/undercooked seafood. Disaster Relief: FEMA extended the deadline for Tropical Storm Arthur assistance to Oct. 1, with help available online or at Disaster Recovery Centers in Pointe Coupee and Terrebonne parishes. Local Travel Tech: Port NOLA is testing AI planning to move oversized cargo inland more safely, using digital models and real-time route data. Sports Tourism: Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame weekend brought Who Dat Nation back to Saints camp in Metairie, keeping New Orleans buzz going as the season opener nears. Community & Culture: A New Orleans funeral is planned for historian and tour guide Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez, a longtime LGBT+ archives leader.
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