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Port Allen hurricane guide

Port Allen is in West Baton Rouge Parish, on the west bank of the Mississippi River across from Baton Rouge. The city lists hurricanes, flooding, and utility outages as its main risks. Port Allen has its own police department, and West Baton Rouge Fire Department District 1 provides fire service.

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 City of Port Allen. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: portallen.org

What to know in Port Allen

  • The city runs its own water, natural gas, and sewer systems through the Public Works Department, which also maintains city streets and drainage.
  • The city names three main evacuation routes: Interstate 10 east and west, U.S. 190 across the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, and LA 415 north. Leave early when told to and follow the marked routes.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City Hall 225-346-5670 City Hall and Mayor's Office, 375 Court Street. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 225-343-5525 For police matters that are not emergencies.
Fire rescue non-emergency 225-346-5676 West Baton Rouge Fire Department District 1, Station 1. Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • City of Port Allen Emergency Preparedness: The city's official hurricane information page. Website.

County services that cover Port Allen

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

  • WBR Homeland Security alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • West Baton Rouge Hurricane Information: The parish's official hurricane information page. Website.

Power, water and debris

  • Port Allen Public Works Department: City water, natural gas, sewer, streets, and drainage. Phone: 225-346-5678. Website.
  • Submit a Work Order: Report garbage problems, potholes, street light outages, and other problems that are not emergencies. Website.

Sources

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