Berwick Louisiana sits at the confluence of the Atchafalaya and Wax Lake rivers in St Mary Parish — directly across from Morgan City. The community is at extremely low elevation with extreme hurricane and flood vulnerability. The Atchafalaya River system is one of the most flood-prone in Louisiana and both Berwick and Morgan City have experienced repeated catastrophic flooding during major hurricanes. The offshore oil service industry employment makes these communities economically tied to Gulf production.
// 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 |
| FEMA Flood Zone | — |
| County FEMA Declarations | — |
| Last Major Event | — |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 985-384-2080 |
| Elevation | 12 ft above sea level |