Franklin Louisiana is the parish seat of St Mary Parish — the hub for Louisiana's offshore oil and gas service industry. The city sits on the Bayou Teche at extremely low elevation and is extremely vulnerable to hurricane storm surge and flooding. St Mary Parish is the service center for Gulf of Mexico offshore platforms and the community's economy is deeply tied to the offshore oil industry. Major hurricanes have repeatedly flooded the parish and disrupted offshore oil operations.
// 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 | 337-828-6323 |
| Elevation | 15 ft above sea level |