Marrero storm, water and fire damage restoration

This unincorporated Jefferson Parish community lies west of the Intracoastal Canal and grew quickly in the 1970s, reaching more than 36,000 residents by 1980. Like the rest of the West Bank, it relies on levees, canals and pump stations, and it shares the parish's long list of hurricane declarations.

We don't fix homes; we refer. Phone (866) 937-3230 and Fire & Water Energy will try to put you in touch with an independent restoration contractor serving Marrero, if one is available locally. To understand what we do and don't do, visit how it works or read the referral disclosure.

Hurricane exposure on the West Bank

Hurricane Ida came ashore near Port Fourchon on August 29, 2021, with 150 mph sustained winds, and Jefferson Parish reported major damage. On the West Bank, a 400-foot Entergy transmission tower near the Avondale Shipyard collapsed, leaving a large share of the parish without electricity. Farther south, eight feet of water overtopped levees in lower Jefferson Parish outside the post-Katrina protection system.

In 2024, the National Weather Service recorded 6 to 9 inches of rain across the parish from Hurricane Francine, falling in a couple of hours and overflowing canals. FEMA disaster declarations for the parish since 2007 also include Gustav, Ike, Tropical Storm Lee, Isaac, Barry, Laura, Delta and Zeta.

Water damage restoration for Marrero homes

If your house went up during the population boom of the 1970s, original plumbing fixtures and supply lines may be near the end of their service life. Slab leaks, failed toilet connections, attic AC drain pans and storm-damaged roofs are common sources of hidden moisture. Even freezes play a role occasionally: the parish was part of the 2021 winter storm declaration.

Typical water damage repair starts with stopping the leak and extracting water, then opening wet cavities and drying them while tracking moisture readings. Learn what to expect on the water damage restoration and water extraction pages.

Federal disaster declarations that included Jefferson Parish

FEMA records show Jefferson Parish was included in 20 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (14 hurricane, 3 severe storm, 2 coastal storm, 1 severe ice storm, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Marrero was affected. The most recent:

• 2024 – Hurricane Francine (DR-4817)
• 2021 – Hurricane Ida (DR-4611)
• 2021 – Severe Winter Storms (DR-4590)
• 2021 – Hurricane Zeta (DR-4577)
• 2020 – Hurricane Delta (DR-4570)
• 2020 – Hurricane Laura (DR-4559)

Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, retrieved 2026-10-10. Counts include major disaster (DR) declarations with hurricane, flood, severe storm, tropical storm, fire, tornado, coastal storm, winter or ice storm, mudslide and dam/levee incident types.

Generators, carbon monoxide and fire risk after storms

Long outages bring their own dangers. In the days after Ida, three members of one family died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Marrero, and more carbon monoxide deaths followed elsewhere in the parish. Generators, candles and camp stoves also increase the chance of a house fire while homes are already damaged.

After a fire, contractors generally board up, remove debris, clean soot from surfaces and contents, and treat odor with air filtration or deodorizing equipment. See our guides to fire damage cleanup and getting rid of smoke odor.

Overflowing canals and storm damage cleanup

When rain overwhelms West Bank canals, water in homes may carry sewage, oil and chemicals and should be treated as contaminated. Cleanup normally means cutting wet drywall, removing carpet and pad, disinfecting the framing and drying before any rebuilding.

Wind damage adds trees on roofs, broken windows and torn siding. Getting openings tarped or boarded stops further water entry while you wait for permanent repairs. Read more on storm damage cleanup and sewage cleanup.

Mold in a hot, powerless house

A home without air conditioning in late-summer Louisiana heat can grow mold on damp walls, carpet and furniture within days. Remove wet items you can, open windows when safe and use fans if you have power.

According to the EPA, homeowners can often clean mold patches smaller than about 10 square feet; larger areas, or mold following floodwater, are better handled by professionals who isolate the work area. Read about mold removal.

Protecting your household in Marrero

• Call 911 for fire, injuries, a gas odor or anyone trapped by water.
• Never run a generator indoors, in a garage or near windows; install battery carbon monoxide alarms.
• Follow Jefferson Parish instructions and NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge alerts before and after storms.
• Snap photos of every damaged room and hang on to receipts for tarps, fuel and hotel stays. Talk to your agent about what your policy covers; flood damage usually falls under a separate flood policy.
• Get written scopes and verify whether a license is needed for the work.

Neighborhoods and nearby communities

Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Marrero):

• Harvey · 1 mi
• Westwego · 3 mi
• Gretna · 3 mi
• Woodmere · 3 mi
• Estelle · 4 mi
• New Orleans · 4 mi

Restoration guides

• Water Damage Restoration
• Water Extraction
• Storm Damage Cleanup
• Sewage Cleanup
• Mold Removal
• Fire Damage Cleanup

Local resources for Marrero residents

• National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge
• FEMA disaster declarations

Sources

• Wikipedia: Marrero, Louisiana
• Wikipedia: Hurricane Ida
• NWS: Hurricane Francine impact narratives

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