Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Erath, LA
Erath, in Vermilion Parish: 8 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Vermilion Parish
- 8
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Vermilion Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 20 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 8 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Vermilion Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Vermilion Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Erath
| Households | 800 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleco Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | |
| City of Abbeville |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 8 utilities in Vermilion Parish
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Erath
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 800 households
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Calling the line
Rules in Louisiana
Louisiana: paid tree removal, pruning and trimming need an arborist license from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. License lookup.
Claim complaints: Louisiana Department of Insurance.