New Orleans Emergency Medical Services

06/23/2026

Did you know that a blood donation can directly save lives in the Big Easy and beyond? When you donate between June 29-July 3rd mention group #214883 along with your vote for Team Air or Team Ground! Be part of the life saving!

06/22/2026

What's better than helping save lives in the Big Easy?

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

New Orleans EMS Issues Urgent Call for Blood Donors

New Orleans EMS is urgently encouraging community members to donate blood at community blood drives taking place across the city this weekend. Local blood supplies remain critically low as hospitals and emergency responders continue to care for patients experiencing traumatic injuries, major surgeries, medical emergencies, and life-threatening bleeding.

As home to one of the nation's most active prehospital blood programs, New Orleans EMS witnesses firsthand the lifesaving impact of blood donations. Every unit donated can help save multiple lives and directly supports the healthcare system that serves our community.

New Orleans EMS encourages all eligible donors to participate in one of the following community blood drives:

Friday, June 19, 2026

Silence Is Violence Juneteenth Celebration Blood Drive
West Bank in Algiers – Old Berman Gym
2959 General Meyer Avenue
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 19, 2026

Lake Lawn Funeral Home Blood Drive
15100 Pontchartrain Boulevard
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Bywater Bakery Blood Drive
Hosted at Bywater Bakery

For additional information about donating or other eligibility requirements, please contact the Blood Center at 1-86-BLOOD or visit thebloodcenter.org.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

As Tropical Storm Arthur continues to approach toward Southeast Louisiana, New Orleans EMS along with local and state partners, continue to monitor the impacts it will have to the New Orleans metro area.

Current forecasts indicate that the heaviest rainfall is expected overnight Wednesday into the early morning hours on Thursday. These conditions may lead to localized street flooding and hazardous travel conditions.

We encourage all to avoid flooded roadways, ensure you have all the proper medications, medical supplies and emergency essentials, and to charge your mobile devices, and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

📱Sign up for emergency alerts by texting NOLAREADY to 77295 for updates, and continue to follow official City of New Orleans communications for the latest updates.

06/17/2026

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SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION 🌧️ PLEASE SHARE!

Ahead of extreme weather this week, will be distributing sandbags to help residents protect their homes. Distribution starts at 9:30 AM until supplies last!

District A:

Conrad Park (3400 Hamilton St)

District B:

Dryades YMCA (2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd)

District C:

Morris FX Jeff Sr. Park (2529 General Meyer Ave)

District D:

George W. Carver High School (3059 Carver Rams Way)
St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great (2916 Paris Ave)

District E:

St. Maria Goretti (7300 Crowder Blvd)
Sanchez Multi-Service Center (1616 Fats Domino Ave)