Zulu elevating headquarters after flood problems in New Orleans [Video]

NEW ORLEANS — Whenever it rains, we often see flooding along Orleans Avenue. It’s something the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club has been dealing with for years, at their headquarters on Broad. But a new project could put an end to their problems.

On Thursday, WWL Louisiana’s Alyssa Curtis checked in on the work being done to raise the building.

“You can’t control mother nature but the reality is we’re a fixture in this community,” said Darren Mire, Zulu’s Director of Public Relations. “And to have our building flood every time there’s a storm is a little overwhelming for this organization.”

For years, the headquarters of Zulu has flooded almost anytime there’s a hard rain. But now, Mire says there’s a new beginning on the …