Covington is the St. Tammany Parish seat and a growing north shore suburb of New Orleans, with hurricane exposure and flooding risk from the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte rivers. Although situated at higher elevation than lakefront communities, Covington still experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Katrina and subsequent storms. The city serves as a critical government continuity node for the parish during major hurricane events.
// 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
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- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 58 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Ida (2021) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 985-898-4600 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-12 West, I-59 North, US-190 West, US-11 North |
| Elevation | 27 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
St. Tammany Parish LA
Louisiana · Hurricane / Flooding
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8/10
High Risk