WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

* July is one of the hottest months for Louisiana. And as the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat illnesses.

* How the Sewerage and Water Board is handling t he rain we've been getting

Tommy talks to Steve Nelson, General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, about they prepared for the tropical weather that's been rolling through.

July is one of the hottest months for Louisiana. And as the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat illnesses.

Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, joins us to share warning signs of these conditions and tips for staying cool

* We check in with Cynthia Lee Sheng about Jefferson Parish's prep for the tropical weather

* We get an update on how New Orleans is prepped for tropical weather

We'll get an update on how New Orleans is handling the tropical weather.

Collin Arnold, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for New Orleans, joins us.

We get an update from Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng on conditions in the parish and about her thoughts on FEMA.

* We get an update on the war between Russia and Ukraine and President Trump’s ultimatum to Putin

* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

Tommy and Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, talk about tropical weather and the role the Commissioner plays in responses.

What's going on with the Russia/Ukraine war and the role the US has?

Brian Taylor joins us. He's the Director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. His most recent book is “Russian Politics: A Very Short Introduction”

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