Calcasieu Parish in Southwest Louisiana was devastated by Hurricane Laura in August 2020, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Lake Charles with 150 mph winds — one of the strongest landfalls in Louisiana history. The parish's extensive petrochemical and LNG infrastructure along the Gulf Coast adds industrial hazmat risk on top of hurricane exposure.
// 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 | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Industrial Hazmat |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 60 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Laura (2020) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (337) 437-3300 |
| Emergency Shelters | 18 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-10 East, I-10 West, US-171 North, LA-108 |
// County Profile
| County | Calcasieu Parish LA |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Population | 203,436 |
| Area | 1071 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Louisiana Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.