Houma sits at the edge of the Louisiana coastal wetlands in one of the most hurricane and storm surge vulnerable locations in the United States. The city is slowly sinking as land subsidence combines with sea level rise to place increasing amounts of the surrounding wetlands below sea level. Ida in 2021 struck just west as a Category 4 causing catastrophic damage. The surrounding Terrebonne Parish is losing land to the Gulf at an alarming rate creating an existential long-term threat.
// 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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- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 63 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Ida (2021) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (985) 873-6357 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-24 North, US-90 West, LA-182 North |
| Elevation | 3 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Terrebonne Parish LA
Louisiana · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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9/10
Critical Risk