Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) [lafayettela.gov] announce the launch of the public engagement phase for the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update. This effort reflects the Boulet administration’s commitment to strengthening public safety, improving emergency preparedness, and building long-term resilience across Lafayette Parish, according to a spokesperson for LCG.
The Lafayette Parish OHSEP, in partnership with the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and LSU’s Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI), will host a public meeting on Thursday, December 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lafayette City-Parish Council Chambers, located at 705 W. University Avenue.
The parish’s current Hazard Mitigation Plan [lafayettela.gov] was last updated in 2021, and federal guidelines require routine updates to ensure strategies remain current, data-driven, and reflective of evolving risks. Public participation is an essential part of this process. Residents and business owners are invited to share their experiences, concerns, and recommendations related to flooding, severe weather, drainage concerns, and other natural hazards that affect their neighborhoods and places of business…