AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTropical Storm Bertha Prep: Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, with NHC expanding storm surge and tropical storm watches from the Florida Panhandle through southeast Louisiana; Louisiana officials say the biggest impacts hit Wednesday into early Thursday, with wind, heavy rain, flash flooding risk, and possible surge up to 4 feet in some coastal spots. Local Readiness: New Orleans crews are lowering canal levels, staffing pumps, and closing floodgates; parishes opened sandbag sites and urged residents to clear catch basins and secure outdoor items. Insurance Reminder: Louisiana’s insurance commissioner Tim Temple urged residents to review homeowners and flood coverage now, including hurricane/flood deductibles. Travel Disruption Watch: Gulf Islands National Seashore is closing multiple areas in Florida and Mississippi ahead of the storm. On-the-Road Safety: A Tangipahoa crash left one dead and led to an arrest for vehicular homicide; another motorcycle crash near St. Thomas sent two to the hospital. New Orleans Dining: Procida is set to open in the Marigny in early August, bringing southern Italian coastal flavors to 2000 Burgundy St.
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