Cankton hurricane guide¶
Cankton is a small village in St. Landry Parish, inland from the coast, where flooding and wind are the main hurricane dangers. The village has its own police chief and fire chief. It has no website, so call Village Hall for local storm information.
Checked on October 2, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Village of Cankton. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
County services that cover Cankton¶
St. Landry Parish manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Cankton. The St. Landry Parish guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- StLandryAlert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- St. Landry Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness: The parish emergency management office's page, with alert signup and its address and phone number. Website.