Bossier Parish 2016 Flood

Experiencing disasters can bring about many brainstorming moments and an array of feelings. One can learn a lot about themselves when faced with an emergency. Everyone within the community must join together and help so that the recovery phase can move swiftly.

In March 2016, Bossier Parish was faced with historic flooding. Over 335mm of rain was dumped within the area, and 3,500 residents were evacuated from their homes (Davies, 2016). The Governor declared a state of emergency for Bossier Parishes.

I initially denied the flooding facts. I pondered several questions. Is this happening eight blocks