After any natural or other disaster, residents should first contact the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Division of Planning and Development to find out about necessary permits or inspections they need before doing any work on their homes.

For more information, watch the short video below from the Department of Transportation and Development.

Identify your advocates after a flood

Recovering from a flood can feel overwhelming. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) can help you recover faster. After a flood disaster, expect multiple individuals to offer assistance, including those from insurance companies, nonprofits, government agencies and more. Click below for more information.

• Who is knocking at your door (English)? 
• Who is knocking at your door (Spanish)? 
• Who is knocking at your door (Vietnamese)?