Calcasieu Parish in Southwest Louisiana was devastated by Hurricane Laura in August 2020, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Lake Charles with 150 mph winds — one of the strongest landfalls in Louisiana history. The parish's extensive petrochemical and LNG infrastructure along the Gulf Coast adds industrial hazmat risk on top of hurricane exposure.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Industrial Hazmat |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 60 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Laura (2020) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (337) 437-3300 |
| Emergency Shelters | 18 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-10 East, I-10 West, US-171 North, LA-108 |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Calcasieu Parish LA's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Storm Surge), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Calcasieu Parish LA |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Population | 203436 |
| Area | 1071 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
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