Hazard Mitigation
Building Louisiana's Disaster Resilience
Tracking hazard mitigation plans across 60 participating parishes. Preparing communities for hurricanes, flooding, and coastal threats before they strike.
Why It Matters
Louisiana Faces Unique Challenges
As one of the most disaster-prone states in America, Louisiana requires comprehensive planning to protect our communities, economy, and way of life.
Hurricane Alley
Louisiana sits in the path of Gulf hurricanes, with a hurricane making landfall once every 2.8 years on average.
Flood Risk
Louisiana leads the nation in flood insurance claims, with flooding as the most common and costly natural disaster.
Coastal Erosion
Louisiana loses a football field of wetlands every 100 minutes, more than all other U.S. states combined.
"Every dollar invested in mitigation saves six dollars in disaster recovery."
— National Institute of Building Sciences
Statewide Progress
Building a More Resilient Louisiana
Working parish by parish, we're ensuring every community has a comprehensive plan to mitigate disasters before they strike.
9
In Development
Drafting plan content
4
Under Review
GOHSEP & FEMA review
4
Pending Adoption
Awaiting local approval
43
Plans Complete
FEMA approved & adopted
Plan Development Process
From coordination to FEMA approval
Development
Risk assessment, public meetings, draft creation
Review
Public, GOHSEP, and FEMA review cycles
Adoption
Final approval and parish adoption
Our Mission
Comprehensive Support for Every Parish
LSU SDMI provides end-to-end support for hazard mitigation planning, from initial assessment through FEMA approval.
Expert Guidance
Our team of disaster management professionals works directly with parish officials to develop comprehensive plans.
FEMA Compliance
Plans are developed to meet all federal requirements, ensuring eligibility for mitigation funding.
Ongoing Tracking
Real-time progress tracking keeps stakeholders informed throughout the development process.
Our Team
Meet the Experts Behind Your Plans
Dedicated professionals committed to building Louisiana's disaster resilience, one parish at a time.
Find Your Parish Plan
Search for your parish to view plan status, upcoming milestones, and key documents.