NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order that will assist in efforts surrounding the unhoused community. The order was issued on Jan. 1, promising to maintain interstate, bridges, and transportation lines. In addition to ensuring public streets, sidewalks, and other rights of way in Orleans Parish are clean, accessible, and in safe condition. He states that the action will provide emergency funding to assist any unhoused individuals living in public spaces near the Caesars Superdome, French Quarter, Interstate 10, and US 90. Orleans district attorney to honor officers involved in New Year’s Day attack When I assumed office, I made a commitment to take on difficult issues. Rampant homelessness has been a longstanding challenge for Orleans Parish, and I refuse to continue ineffective and costly policies. With the recent ISIS terrorist attack, the Dec 8th fire under I-10, frigid temperatures, and the destruction of the riverfront streetcar line, it is in the best interest of every citizen’s safety and security to give the unhoused humane and safe shelter as we begin to welcome the world to the City of New Orleans for both Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras. Governor Landry Landry states the temporary housing will use resources from : Governors Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Department of Children and Family Services Louisiana Department of Health Louisiana Hospital Association Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Louisiana Workforce Commission Additionally, the State of Louisiana is enacting the following measures: Opening "The Transitional Center" at 5601 France Road Unhoused but employed citizens will be prioritized for housing vouchers and wrap-around services. Those utilizing state and parish resources but who have means will be given bus or train tickets out of state. We will assist members of the homeless population who need medical and or mental health treatment through LDH and local providers To enact legislative reforms to produce the framework needed to properly move people from homelessness to housing in a coherent, stair-stepped plan. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 5 ways the debt limit fight could play out under Trump $21M federal grant aims to restore rail service from New Orleans to Mobile Chilly tonight but mostly above freezing Senate advances Laken Riley bill past second hurdle No. 2 Senate Democratic leader will back Rubio for secretary of State