SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of March 2026, as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana and commends the invaluable contributions of all the professionals who are working everyday to protect lives, homes, businesses, and communities from floods.
Summary
SCR 14 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution that designates March 2026 as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana. The resolution emphasizes the frequency and severity of flooding in the state, explains that flood risk can arise from many sources including heavy rainfall, levee breaches, drainage limitations, tidal surge, and development patterns, and highlights the importance of public preparedness and mitigation efforts.
The resolution also commends the professionals and board/commission members working in flood protection and storm water management for their role in protecting lives, property, and communities. It frames flood awareness as part of Louisiana’s broader effort to improve resilience and reduce damage from one of the state’s most persistent natural hazards.
Impact
SCR 14 does not amend or create substantive state law, impose regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to formally recognizing March 2026 as Flood Awareness Month and transmitting the resolution to the president of the Amite River Basin Board of Commissioners. The measure is symbolic, but it reinforces existing flood-preparedness policy priorities and draws attention to state and local flood-control efforts affecting residents, businesses, parishes, municipalities, and flood-management professionals.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment around the bill appears strongly supportive and noncontroversial. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, 32-0, indicating broad agreement with the goal of promoting flood awareness and recognizing the work of flood-protection and storm-water professionals. The bill’s tone is commemorative and public-service oriented rather than partisan or policy-driven.
Contention
There is little to no apparent contention in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary and awareness-focused, it does not present the kinds of disputes typically associated with funding, permitting, or regulatory changes. The only substantive emphasis is on the importance of flood mitigation and preparedness, which is presented as a shared public interest rather than a contested policy issue.
Recognizes the month of May as Water Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and to designate May 14th as "Louisiana Water Safety Awareness Day" and commends Mazie's Mission and its founders, Heather and Adam Broussard, for their work in promoting water safety education across the state.