High Risk ⚓ Port / Marine Terminal  ·  Louisiana

Port of New Orleans LA

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  LOUISIANA

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚓ Port / Marine Terminal
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type⚓ Port / Marine Terminal
Operator / BranchPort of New Orleans
Host CountyOrleans Parish LA
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

Port of New Orleans is the largest port complex in the Western Hemisphere by cargo tonnage and a critical gateway for Midwest grain exports. It sits below sea level on the Mississippi River with extreme hurricane and storm surge vulnerability demonstrated by Katrina 2005.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

New Orleans metro with 1.2 million residents is below sea level. Katrina 2005 destroyed much of the port infrastructure. Any major direct hurricane hit could shut the port for months impacting Midwest grain exports and national supply chains.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-10, US-90, I-610. Orleans Parish Emergency Management coordinates hurricane evacuation and port emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

Orleans Parish LA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
10/10
Critical
Jefferson Parish LA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical

// Cities Within Risk Zone

New Orleans LA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
10/10
Critical