Community Resilience Hub
Powered by the DowUrk Sports & Leadership Park — a 569-acre dual-purpose campus in Tangipahoa Parish built to serve communities in peace and protect them in crisis.
DowUrk Inc. addresses the reality that disasters disproportionately impact underserved communities by strengthening preparedness systems, increasing access to reliable information, and ensuring older adults, veterans, and vulnerable households are not left behind during emergencies.
Summer is here in Louisiana — and so is the peak of Atlantic Hurricane Season (Aug–Oct). Combined with dangerous heat indices above 105°F, now is the time to finalize your emergency kit, review evacuation routes, and download DowUrk's free preparedness resources below.
Extreme Heat Safety
- • Drink water every 15–20 min outdoors
- • Never leave kids/pets in vehicles
- • Limit outdoor work 10am–4pm
- • Check on elderly neighbors daily
DowUrk Community Care
Summer readiness saves lives. Finalize your kit, share your plan with a neighbor, and check in on veterans, elders, and families with young children. Together we build resilient Louisiana communities.
Official NWS Weather AlertsLIVE
National Weather Service Effective: Aug 22, 5:41 PM
Expires: Aug 23, 1:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Hea...
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will ...
Effective: Aug 22, 5:41 PM
Expires: Aug 23, 1:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Hea...
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will ...
Effective: Aug 22, 5:29 PM
Expires: Aug 23, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesse...
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing...
Effective: Aug 22, 4:37 PM
Expires: Aug 23, 7:30 AM
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111F. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111F expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT thi...
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing...
Effective: Aug 22, 4:37 PM
Expires: Aug 23, 7:30 AM
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111F. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111F expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT thi...
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing...
Before Disasters
Preparedness workshops, emergency planning assistance, and technology access support to ensure families have clear plans and critical documents protected.
During Emergencies
Volunteer mobilization, verified information distribution, and connections to emergency services, shelters, food resources, and relief programs.
After Disasters
Recovery navigation including FEMA applications, documentation support, and rebuilding pathways that restore stability and reduce economic disruption.
Resources & Tools
Built for Community. Ready for Crisis.
Unlike retrofitted shelters, the DowUrk Sports & Leadership Park is designed from the ground up as a dual-purpose facility. Every zone, every utility connection, and every building serves the community during normal times and activates for disaster response when needed.
Zone Activation Roles
How each campus zone transforms from community use to disaster response.
Retreat & Convening Center
DowUrk Cafe & Gathering Hall
Early Childhood Center
Community Wellness Clinic
Sensory Room
STEM & Innovation Lab
Museum & Headquarters
Heritage Trails & Lodge
Agriculture Hub
Transportation Hub
What the Hub Provides During a Disaster
Comprehensive services activated when Tangipahoa Parish faces declared emergencies.
Emergency Shelter
Climate-controlled facilities with 200+ bed capacity, private cabins for families
Mass Feeding
Commercial kitchen for high-volume meal production with local food supply chain
Licensed Childcare
Emergency childcare for displaced families with trauma-informed staff
Health Services
Medical triage, satellite clinic operations, and veteran-specific care
Mental Health
Acute stress response, trauma decompression, and peer support specialists
Transportation
Emergency evacuation support and coordination for residents without vehicles
Business Recovery
SBA loan assistance, insurance claims navigation, and connectivity hub
FEMA Registration
Individual Assistance registration support and documentation help
Resilience Network Partners
FEMA Region 6
Federal disaster response coordination
GOHSEP
Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Red Cross
Shelter operations & disaster relief
Louisiana COAD
Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Tangipahoa Parish OHS
Parish-level emergency management
Lallie Kemp Medical
Satellite health operations
Salvation Army
Feeding & resource distribution
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Veteran & community resilience funding
Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery
State Emergency Preparedness Grants
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (FEMA)
All 8 Louisiana Regions
Our community-based coordination supports all 64 Louisiana parishes through regional networks.
Hammond
0 total resources
Northwest
7 total resources
Northeast
7 total resources
Central
7 total resources
Southwest
7 total resources
Acadiana
7 total resources
Capital
7 total resources
Southeast
7 total resources
Bayou
7 total resources
The 7Fs of Disaster Resilience
DowUrk's holistic approach to community disaster preparedness
Faith
Mental Resilience & Hope
Fitness
Health & Physical Readiness
Foundation
Home & Emergency Planning
Fashion
Basic Needs & Supplies
Film
Documentation & Communication
Food
Nutrition & Water Security
Finances
Economic Resilience & Recovery
In Louisiana and surrounding communities, natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, and severe storms disproportionately impact residents—especially those with limited mobility, limited digital access, and fixed incomes. DowUrk Inc. addresses these challenges by strengthening community readiness through:
Older Adults (50+)
Technology support and accessible emergency planning tools
Low-Income Households
Resource navigation and recovery assistance
Veterans & Military Families
Dedicated zones for healthcare, mental health, and peer support. Learn more →
Individuals with Disabilities
Accessible information and specialized support connections
Neurodiverse Individuals
Sensory-safe spaces, low-stimulation environments, and adapted communications
Small Business Owners
Business continuity planning and SBA loan navigation
Communities don't just survive disasters—they recover stronger, smarter, and more connected.
Join thousands of Louisiana residents who are taking proactive steps to protect their families and strengthen their communities through DowUrk's disaster preparedness network.
DowUrk Inc. is a community-based disaster preparedness and resilience organization serving all 64 Louisiana parishes.