Disaster Date:08/29/2021
Point Au Chein, LA
Hurricanes
What Happened
On August 29, 2021, the eye of Hurricane Ida slammed into the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Community causing unprecedented damage and destruction. We are a small state recognized Tribal community situated in the Terrebonne Basin in both Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes with approximately 800 tribal citizens. This storm has displaced hundreds of tribal members. Only a few homes in lower Pointe-au-Chien are habitable, and the majority of our Tribal families are in need of resources and will need assistance in temporary housing and rebuilding. Over 150 tribal families are struggling during this time.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS work will focus on new builds.
Location
Pointe-aux-Chênes is an unincorporated community located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community shares a zip code with Montegut and has many residents of Houma descent and others of Chitimacha descent.
