Walker hurricane guide¶

Walker is a city in western Livingston Parish, along Interstate 12. Heavy rain from tropical storms can cause flooding here, and hurricanes can also bring strong wind and long power outages. The city has its own police department and runs natural gas, water, sewer, and garbage service.

Official website: walker.la.us

What to know in Walker¶

• After a storm, contact the city Permit Department at 225-665-8893 before you repair damage. Repairs to badly damaged buildings need a city permit.

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Walker¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Livingston Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness: The parish's emergency management page. Website.
• Livingston Parish Government app: The parish government's official app for iPhone. On Android, search for Livingston Parish Government. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Gas leaks: Walker Gas Department. If you smell gas, leave right away and call from outside. Phone: 225-664-3123. Website.
• Water and sewer problems: City Utilities Department. To report a sewer problem after hours, wait for the recording to reach the after-hours hotline. A city worker calls back within the hour. Phone: 225-664-3123. 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://walker.la.us/floodplain-management
• https://walker.la.us/
• https://walker.la.us/walker-police-department-contact-us
• https://walker.la.us/walker-department-of-public-works
• https://walker.la.us/walker-gas-department-0
• https://walker.la.us/Sewer