United Cajun Navy is a grassroots nonprofit renowned for rapid, volunteer-driven disaster response. Originating from Louisiana, the organization gained national recognition after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Equipped with boats, trucks, and resolve, we provide search and rescue, humanitarian aid, and logistical support during floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and other catastrophes.

There are several impactful ways to make a difference:

• Donate to sustain our disaster relief and community projects.

• Volunteer your time and skills to help with emergency deployments and recovery.

• Give Supplies to assist with on-the-ground relief efforts.

Our volunteers operate across the United States and beyond. In addition to national disaster response, we also support international relief efforts in Central America and U.S. territories, including Costa Rica and Puerto Rico.

You can follow us on Facebook and other social media platforms for real-time updates. Our website also provides the latest news, deployment updates, and ways you can get involved. Stay connected through our channels:

• News and updates on our website

• Social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube

No, United Cajun Navy is a nonprofit and all of our responders are volunteers. People join our missions out of compassion and service, not for financial compensation. However, the experience of helping neighbors in need is often described as life-changing and deeply rewarding.

Lodging is not guaranteed. In many deployments, volunteers may need to arrange their own accommodations or rely on temporary shelters, RVs, or community housing when available. We do our best to support volunteers with logistics, but part of the commitment to disaster response is being flexible and ready for challenging conditions.

We rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners to fund our operations. Contributions go directly toward rescue missions, supplies, equipment, and community support.

The Weather Watch App is a free tool designed to keep communities informed and prepared before, during, and after disasters. It provides:

• Real-time alerts for hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and more

• Localized forecasts based on your location

• Emergency notifications and updates from trusted partners

• Tools for early preparedness and decision-making during crises

You can download the app on both the App Store and Google Play.

You can reach us at 1-844-482-6289, email info@unitedcajunnavy.org, or visit us at our Baton Rouge headquarters:
2053 West Magna Carta Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-5523

Donations can be made safely and securely through our website. Your contribution helps fund rescue operations, supplies, and ongoing preparedness initiatives.

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If you need assistance, please visit our Contact page. We deploy all available resources – from relief supplies to rescue efforts – to help communities rebuild when disaster strikes.