Lafourche Parish was the direct landfall point of Hurricane Ida in 2021, which made landfall at Port Fourchon as a Category 4 storm. The parish is one of the most geographically vulnerable in the US — its southern communities sit on disappearing barrier islands and coastal marshland that is subsiding into the Gulf of Mexico. Port Fourchon is a critical hub for offshore oil and gas operations.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Coastal Erosion |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 65 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Ida (2021) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (985) 449-4430 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-90 West, US-308 North, LA-24 North |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Lafourche Parish LA's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Storm Surge), the following gear is recommended for a Critical risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Lafourche Parish LA |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Population | 98214 |
| Area | 1472 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
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