Imagine Water Works

Reimagining the future through art, science, and connection. Follow for disaster prep/response, mutual aid, water, and climate justice work.

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

We spoke with @climateone about the uniquely Creole history of mutual aid in New Orleans, dating back to the early 1700s with groups like Société d'Economie et d'Assistance Mutuelle – and its ongoing role through increased climate disasters.

Listen in: https://t.co/LahdD2QNiF

[The Climate One Podcast @climateone]

Neighborhoods that collaborate during times of strife experience better outcomes during natural disasters, which is unfortunately becoming more and more relevant during the climate crisis.

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

Okay, we finally did it. We added another social media account 😅

Connect with us on Bluesky: https://t.co/TIjL2h9DHp

[Commissioner Davante Lewis @davantelewis]

Presidential elections happen every 4 years, but organizing work happens every 👏🏿 single 👏🏿 day.

Whatever you are passionate about, I encourage you to find a way to get more involved. The @waterworksnola resource guide can be a good place to start.

https://t.co/reF8ZtagnW

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

Can’t make it but want to support or link up another way?

Drop off items for folks to smash! Donate to Native + trans led mutual aid. Save the date for our Dec 6th event, Imagine Winter Wonders: Cool Nights Hot Gayze.

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

We’re doing it differently this year. Happy Trans Day of Rage. We are over it. Come smash things with us next Friday: https://t.co/Yb7Oa0aZwf #TDoR2024

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

We also encourage folks delivering down into the bayous to come scoop supplies (we have a LOT of the shakes and meals) to bring to Morgan City, Houma, Dulac, etc. We’ve been happy to meet some of y’all already today and to see these supplies brought to where they’re needed most.

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

NOW-6PM: We’re still out here for a couple more hours. Currently offering: ice, ice chests, moisture absorber, ready to eat meals, shakes, coloring books, sunscreen, bug repellent, cooling gel bandanas, water containers, New Orleans Community Resource Guides. #NOLATwitter

[Devin Davis 🐊⚜️ @Devin4Louisiana]

@RepTroyCarter @TogetherNOLA You can also check out the Community Power Map that @WaterWorksNOLA made 🙏🏿 https://t.co/ma9YR2XBOs

[loglady marmalade @coldbean]

Good morning #NOLAtwitter spreading some good words about charging stations & resources via @WaterWorksNOLA @sealevelaid Nonno’s & Common Ground Relief

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

Together we’ve hosted hundreds of stations in response to Zeta and Ida. As folks wake up today, please spread the word. Let’s do what we do. ✊⚡️

Donate to support a local, reliable, community response to Hurricane Francine: https://t.co/WW81cYjUyO

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

The Community Power Map is LIVE: Get power, share power at https://t.co/ix8fvIA1at

We are looking for stations in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines. All locations are required to verify that they are welcoming for LGBTQ and BIPOC individuals. #NOLATwitter

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

As you look to boost efforts, please consider supporting long term, Native-led, grassroots organizing that resources folks AND builds reliable, local networks of safety and solidarity at the same time.

See yall on the other side of the storm. ❤️✊

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

DONATE to the #HurricaneFrancine Fund at https://t.co/WW81cYjUyO.

*Our power is going in and out now, so please spread the word if we happen to be offline soon.*

So far, for Hurricane Francine specifically, we have:

🔹Kept folks updated and prepared with informed storm tips

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

We do this work because this is our home. We were here long before Francine and know that we’ll be here long after.

We also know the path to dignity through climate crisis is one that requires intention, investment, and diligent work beyond bandaids.

[⚜ ☘Rebecca B🍀⚜ @rbesprit]

@NOLAnotes 👋 I probably won the dummy lottery in buying a house w/ mostly flr-to-clng windows. They're bolstered by interior shutters. They didn't break in Ida so I'm not boarding up.
This acct has some really solid advice:
https://t.co/Rt2uuOXUEt

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

@FawkesandBull So glad it’s useful now!

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

We launched our #TropicalStormFrancine Storm Prep Q&A yesterday in our Instagram stories. Here’s where to access it: https://t.co/QZKA9jQOHF

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IF YOU HAVE A COMMUNITY CENTER, MUTUAL AID HUB, OR GATHERING SPACE at risk of street flooding, email [email protected].

We want to help keep you dry + ready to help others after the storm. This can include bars and restaurants, local businesses, etc.

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

SANDBAG LOCATIONS TUESDAY, 11am - 3pm or until supplies run out:

Dryades YMCA (2220 OC Haley)
St. Maria Goretti Church (7300 Crowder Blvd)
St. Leo the Great (2916 Paris Ave)
Desire/Florida Center (3250 Industry St)
Arthur Monday Center (1111 Newton St)

[Imagine Water Works @WaterWorksNOLA]

BONUS TIPS FROM OUR HURRICANE GUIDE: Always place a layer of trash bags and/or tarps under the sandbags to prevent leakage. If you can’t get sandbags, potting soil works. After the storm, repurpose it in the garden. Read the full guide on our website in English or Spanish.