R.A.M.P.

It is estimated that 25% of all flood insurance claims are outside the Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood safety is important in all areas of the Parish.

Floodproofing Your Home & Business

There are several programs available from the federal, state and the parish governments to help people recover from flood damage. Properties that are substantially damaged are required by the Parish floodplain ordinance to elevate, relocate, or demolish the property within three years of being determined to be substantially damaged.

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Preventing Flood Loss

Flooding can occur during any time of the year. Because the land in Terrebonne Parish is low, much of the property is in a special flood hazard area as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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ALL DEVELOPMENT IN TERREBONNE PARISH, INCLUDING
FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT, REQUIRES A PERMIT.