Located along the Gulf Coast in south central Louisiana, Vermilion Parish is truly considered a "sportsman's paradise." Rich in natural beauty and resources, the land is a blend of prairie lands and winding bayous, coastal marshes, agricultural landscapes and unique, cultural communities.
We are currently updating our website with information to assist you as a resident of Vermilion Parish or as an interested visitor or business. Please be patient as pages are added and updated.
VERMILION TO DISCUSS PROTECTIONS
A town hall meeting to discuss hurricanes and storm protection plans is set for 6PM Thursday, November 13th. Read more.. STORM PROTECTION/RESTORATION PLAN recently adopted by Vermilion Parish Police Jury (PDF format).HURRICANE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open on FRIDAY, OCT 31, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closed on Sundays). Location: Erath American Legion Hall, 207 North Gin Street, Erath, Louisiana.VERMILION PARISH RADIO GIVEAWAY
The Vermilion Parish sheriff has taken steps to ensure he's able to get help no matter how much wind and water comes in. Read more >>LOUISIANA CITIZEN AWARENESS & DISASTER EVACUATION GUIDE
SOUTHWEST 2008 - Provides comprehensive information on how to prepare for a hurricane; they are intended for the Greater New Orleans, Lafayette and Lake Charles citizens who will use the maps and contra-flow routes to evacuate when disasters threaten the coastal areas. The Guide also includes the state emergency evacuation map, agency contact information, emergency shelter information, and emergency planning information for your family. Click here for document in PDF format.MOSQUITO CONTROL FUNDED AGAIN THIS YEAR
This summer has been typical for mosquito populations. The rice-growing portions of the parish, as well as the areas south of the Intracoastal Canal have been pestered by rice-field mosquitoes and marsh species. Unfortunately, our peak mosquito season has not yet arrived. Read more>>LOUISIANA MAPPING PROJECT INFORMATION... In an effort to keep the citizens of Vermilion Parish informed about the ongoing nationwide efforts to update and modernize flood hazard maps, please visit www.lamappingproject.com. Hurricane Surge Inundation and Advisory Base Flood Elevation Maps for Vermilion Parish are available to aid property owners to repair or rebuild structures to newly determined advisory flood elevations.