Harrisonburg hurricane guide¶

Harrisonburg is a small village in Catahoula Parish, in east central Louisiana. Storms that move inland can bring damaging winds, tornadoes, heavy rain, and power outages. The village has an elected chief of police and a volunteer fire department, and it runs its own natural gas system.

Official website: villageofharrisonburg.com

What to know in Harrisonburg¶

• The village does not collect construction debris or building materials. They are the homeowner's or tenant's responsibility.

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Harrisonburg¶

Catahoula Parish manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Harrisonburg. The Catahoula Parish guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Power, water and debris¶

• Village of Harrisonburg Gas Department: If you smell gas, leave right away and call from outside. After hours, call the Sheriff's Office at 318-744-5411 to have a village maintenance worker sent out. Phone: 318-744-5794. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://villageofharrisonburg.com/garbage-pickup/
• https://villageofharrisonburg.com/
• https://villageofharrisonburg.com/gassafety/