Iberia Parish in coastal south Louisiana anchored by New Iberia was struck by both Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta in 2020 within weeks of each other causing compound damage that overwhelmed recovery efforts. The parish is sinking due to land subsidence and faces increasingly severe hurricane exposure as coastal wetlands disappear. The Teche Ridge and Bayou Teche create flooding risk. The parish economy is heavily tied to oil and gas creating industrial emergency planning requirements.
// 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 Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Land Subsidence |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 9 |
| Last Major Event | Laura 2020 / Delta 2020 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (337) 369-4427 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-90 LA-14 LA-83 LA-318 |
// County Profile
| County | Iberia Parish LA |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Population | 71 |
| Area | 1,031 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
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