Terrebonne Parish is losing land to the Gulf of Mexico faster than almost any place on earth. Houma, the parish seat, sits in a bowl of disappearing wetlands that once provided a natural buffer against storm surge. Ida's storm surge penetrated deep into the parish, flooding communities that have repeatedly been inundated by major hurricanes. The parish's coastline has retreated miles inland over the past century.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Coastal Erosion |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 63 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Ida (2021) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (985) 873-6357 |
| Emergency Shelters | 14 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-24 North, US-90 West, LA-182 North |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Terrebonne Parish LA's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Storm Surge), the following gear is recommended for a Critical risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Terrebonne Parish LA |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Population | 111860 |
| Area | 2082 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |