OPCD Elevates Pandemic Triage Level to 1 and Implements Protocol to Triage Calls Relating to COVID-19 Symptoms
Contact: Chelsea Porché Public Engagement Manager 504-508-0366 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPCD Elevates Agency’s Pandemic Triage Level to Level 1 and Activates Protocol to Triage Calls Relating to COVID-19 Symptoms NEW ORLEANS (August 2, 2021) – The Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD), in conjunction with the OPCD Medical...
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Orleans Parish Communication District Selected for Ragan’s Crisis Communications Award
Contact: Chelsea Porché Public Engagement Manager 504-508-0366 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orleans Parish Communication District’s COVID-19 Education & Awareness Campaign Selected for Ragan’s 2020 Crisis Communications Award NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 24, 2021) – The Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD)...
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OPCD Taps Citibot to Enhance Resident Communication and Meet Increased Demand for Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orleans Parish Communication District Taps Citibot to Enhance Resident Communication and Meet Increased Demand for ServicesNew “Jazz” system launches today to streamline information sharing and improve customer service NEW ORLEANS (June 15, 2021) – Citibot, the leading provider of interactive chat solutions for local...
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OPCD Call Takers Deployed with LA-TERT to Virgin Islands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPCD Call Takers Deployed as Part of LA-TERT to Assist Virgin Islands Emergency Communications Center After COVID-19 Impacts on Staff NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 10, 2021) – OPCD call takers and dispatchers were deployed as part of the Louisiana Telecommunications Emergency Response Team (LA-TERT ) from New Orleans to...
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OPCD Executive Director Selected as Public Safety At-Large Member of SAFECOM
Contact: Marcus Creel Public Engagement Manager 601-319-2024 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2021 OPCD Executive Director Selected as Public Safety At-Large Member of SAFECOM NEW ORLEANS (February 25, 2021) – OPCD Executive Director, Tyrell Morris, has been selected to serve as a Public Safety At-Large Member of...
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OPCD Reminds Residents & Visitors of Reporting Options & Technology During Carnival Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPCD Reminds New Orleans Residents and Visitors of Emergency and Non-Emergency Reporting Options and Technology Available During Final Days of Carnival Season NEW ORLEANS (February 12, 2021) – During the final days of Carnival Season, OPCD is reminding residents and visitors of options and technology available to them...
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