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Supporting the UHN’s climate resilience journey.

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This effort was made possible through funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management, awarded in 2024

11/02/2026

Working Group Update | Terrebonne Parish

On October 30, 2026, our Terrebonne Parish working group met at the Terrebonne Parish Emergency Operations Center to continue shaping the resilience hubs. We had a bit of Halloween fun and got some important work accomplished!

Architect firm Waggonner and Ball presented color options for Phase 1’s central resilience hub: The United Houma Nation Tribal Center and for Phase 2’s satellite hub: Dagileville School. Members shared their preferences on the color schemes they would like to see in the Terrebonne hubs. Also in attendance at this special meeting were Dagileville Alumni.

Ally Jaime, our NOAA fellow, also shared designs developed by the Dagileville Green Infrastructure Working Group.

Mike Solet, Emergency Management Director for the United Houma Nation, provided an update on the Emergency Preparedness Plan along with plans for ongoing emergency preparedness tips.

UHN RISING would like to say thank you to every working group member, community partner and Dagileville alumni, who joined us and shared their input. Your participation continues to strengthen this important community effort!

10/31/2026

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

Holiday Safety Tips: 🎃Halloween and 🕰️ Daylight savings Ending

The United Houma Nation Office of Emergency Management wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe tonight. If you’re out trick-or-treating this weekend, stick together, use flashlights, and watch for cars.

Also, a gentle reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Clocks will fall back one hour Sunday morning at 2am.

United Houma Nation Office of Emergency Management
“Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility.”

10/30/2026

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

UHN Hurricane Preparedness Week 20: Late-Season Storms Can Still Catch Us Off Guard.

Hurricane activity generally decreases as the season progresses, but history has shown that dangerous storms can still develop during October and November.

The United Houma Nation Office of Emergency Management reminds our tribal members that it takes only one storm affecting our communities to create a serious emergency.

Even a tropical storm can produce heavy rainfall, flooding, damaging winds, and extended power outages.

This week's preparedness reminders:
• Follow weather information from the National Hurricane Center and your local National Weather Service office.
• Never assume a storm will remain weak or turn away from our area.
• Pay attention to rainfall and flooding forecasts, not just hurricane categories.
• Know your local evacuation routes.
• Avoid traveling through flooded roadways.
• Follow official parish evacuation instructions when issued.

Closing Reminder:
We cannot control when or where a tropical system develops, but we can control how prepared we are to respond.

Never underestimate the unexpected. Stay alert and stay prepared.

United Houma Nation Office of Emergency Management
“Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility.”

10/29/2026

Phase 5 Update | Steering Committee Meeting

On October 19th, UHN RISING held the first of many Phase 5 Steering Committee meetings to begin the important discussion of community-led adaptation.

Thank you to every member who came and shared your time, insight, and commitment. Your presence helps ensure this work stays grounded in the voices of our community.

Together, we will shape a resilient future by creating a community-led migration strategy and strengthening land stewardship in ways that honor the community’s knowledge, needs, and priorities.

10/28/2026

UHN RISING Key Terminology and Vocabulary

This week in our ongoing series on key terminology from the UHN RISING project, we’re taking a closer look at Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer.

Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer is the intentional sharing and revival of traditional knowledge, cultural practices, history, and resilience lessons from one generation of Houma people to the next. In the UHN RISING project, this happens through community gardens that reconnect people to subsistence practices, cultural classes (such as basket weaving), storytelling and documentary work, outdoor classrooms, and educational programming at the Central and Satellite Resilience Hubs so that the Tribe’s identity, skills, and wisdom continue into future generations.

10/27/2026

Calling all Daigville School alumni!

You’re invited to join the Terrebonne Parish Working Group meeting at the Terrebonne Parish Emergency Operations Center:
101 Government St, Gray, LA 70359
Friday, October 30, from 10 AM – 12 PM

We’re collecting input on the restoration process and would love to hear from those who know the school best. We are looking to gather information on what the school used to look like. Your perspective will help guide the work ahead to restore the school.

Come share your stories, photos, or simply your voice.

No need to RSVP, all alumni are welcome and we hope to see you there!

10/27/2026

Working Group Update | St. Mary Parish

The St. Mary Parish working group came together on October 21, 2026, at the St. Mary Parish Library to keep the resilience hub planning moving forward.

During the meeting, participants worked through the core attributes and considerations for a resilience hub building and advanced discussions around selecting a preferred site. Students from the LSU Architecture program joined the meeting in person. These students will help identify available buildings in the area that could serve as the hub. Attendees also experienced a virtual tour of the Terrebonne Central Resilience Hub, offering a clear look at how the decisions made in the working group help shape the development of these resilience hubs.

A big thank you to all the working group members who showed up and offered their perspectives. Your steady participation is making a real difference in this community initiative. Also big thanks to the LSU Architecture students who attended the meeting as well!

10/24/2026

🌿 Progress at Daigleville: Echoes of Learning, Currents of Change | Terrebonne Parish

Joe Evans with Evans + Lighter Landscape and Architecture presented a preliminary site plan that was developed directly from the valuable input shared in our previous working group sessions. Seeing the community’s ideas take shape on paper was a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come together.

A huge thank you to Joe Evans and the entire Evans + Lighter team for listening, collaborating, and bringing our collective vision to life!

And we’d also like to say thank you to every member of the Working Group! Your dedication, insights, and continued efforts are what keep this project moving forward.

We’re excited for the next steps and proud to keep building a more resilient Community together! 🌱

10/23/2026

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

UHN Hurricane Preparedness Week 19: Don't Pack Away Your Hurricane Supplies Just Yet!

As the hurricane season begins winding down, many families are understandably ready to put away their emergency supplies and return to their normal routines.

However, the United Houma Nation Office of Emergency Management encourages tribal
members to keep their hurricane supplies available until the season has officially ended.

This week's preparedness reminders:
• Check expiration dates on emergency food and supplies.
• Replace any bottled water or supplies that have been used.
• Keep flashlights, batteries, and portable chargers available.
• Maintain sufficient fuel for your vehicle if evacuation becomes necessary.
• Keep your weather radio readily accessible.
• Ensure that your evacuation bags remain organized.

Emergency supplies are not just for hurricanes. They can also be useful during unexpected power outages, severe thunderstorms, and other emergencies.

Closing Reminder:
We may be nearing the finish line of hurricane season, but now is not the time to put preparedness on the shelf.

A little preparation today can make a big difference tomorrow.

United Houma Nation Office of Emergency Management
“Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility."

10/19/2026

Working Group Update | St. Bernard & Plaquemines Parishes

Our St. Bernard/Plaquemines working group gathered on October 13, 2026, at Dockville Farm to keep advancing the resilience hubs effort.

The group focused on clarifying the essential attributes and considerations for the resilience hub buildings and moved closer to confirming preferred locations for both St. Bernard and Plaquemines. Students from the LSU Architecture program joined the discussion and will assist in compiling a list of potential buildings in the areas the working group has chosen for both sites.

Members also participated in a virtual tour of the Terrebonne Central Resilience Hub on Monarch.

Thank you to all the working group members who took part and contributed their ideas. Your ongoing engagement continues to strengthen this important community project!

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