Jean Lafitte hurricane guide¶

Jean Lafitte is a small town in the Barataria Basin of Jefferson Parish, surrounded by bayous and wetlands, and it floods from high tides, tropical storms, and hurricanes. Floodwater can cover the main roads quickly and cut off evacuation and rescue, so leave early when officials call an evacuation. The town has its own police department and a volunteer fire department.

Official website: townofjeanlafitte.com

What to know in Jean Lafitte¶

• The town says to leave as early as possible, before tropical storm winds and storm surge close the roads. Know your evacuation route ahead of time.
• The town keeps elevation certificates on file and answers flood zone questions. Call the Flood Plain Administrator at Town Hall. Flood protection guides are also at the Lafitte library, 4917 City Park Drive.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Jean Lafitte flood information: The town's official flood and storm information page. Website.

County services that cover Jean Lafitte¶

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

• JP ALERT: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. You can also text JPALERT to 888-777, or JPNOTICIAS for alerts in Spanish. Website.
• JP AWARE Hurricane Dashboard: The parish's official hurricane information page. 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://townofjeanlafitte.com/flood-mitigation/stay-safe/
• https://townofjeanlafitte.com/flood-mitigation/
• https://townofjeanlafitte.com/government/