Patterson Louisiana sits on the Atchafalaya River in St Mary Parish and is home to a major helicopter base servicing offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. The community is at extremely low elevation and is highly vulnerable to hurricane storm surge. The helicopter industry connecting Patterson to offshore oil platforms makes it a critical logistics hub for Gulf oil production. Major hurricanes have caused repeated significant flooding in this low-lying community.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Offshore Oil / Hurricane / Flooding / Helicopter |
| FEMA Flood Zone | — |
| County FEMA Declarations | — |
| Last Major Event | — |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 985-395-3882 |
| Elevation | 13 ft above sea level |