Opelousas Louisiana is the parish seat of St Landry Parish — a large rural parish in the heart of Cajun Louisiana with significant oil and gas production. The city experiences periodic flooding from the Bayou Teche watershed and hurricane rainfall events. St Landry Parish sits in the coastal plain and is in the path of Gulf Coast tropical systems. The parish hosts significant agricultural operations including rice and sugarcane.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Oil / Agriculture / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | — |
| County FEMA Declarations | — |
| Last Major Event | — |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 337-948-2510 |
| Elevation | 68 ft above sea level |