New Orleans, Louisiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The hazard score for the 70177 area is a critical 9.2 out of 10. The US NASA Michoud Assembly Facility is only 2.3 miles away and is an active Superfund site. This facility contains hazardous substances that can move through the air or soak into the ground. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about breathing dust or touching soil near industrial areas to avoid serious health problems from long-term chemical exposure.
Action Required
Immediate action is recommended to mitigate environmental risks and secure safe housing. Residents should contact the New Orleans Neighborhood Development Foundation at 504-488-0155 for assistance with housing safety and environmental advocacy. Additionally, the Alliance For Affordable Energy provides resources for improving home efficiency and reducing exposure to local industrial pollutants. For community support and environmental education, contact the Audubon Nature Institute Foundation. Residents must document any unusual health symptoms and report them to local health officials to ensure proper tracking of community-wide exposure levels.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.