Louisiana Towers Gear Up for Flood Response

With flood watches in effect across the coastal cities of Louisiana from Thursday through Saturday, tow operators like Brodie Mouton of Southern Towing & Recovery in New Iberia are warning fellow towers to prepare for a surge in calls—and the risks that come with them.

“When the rain hits, the phones don’t stop,” Mouton said. “During past storms, we’ve had as many as 20 callers on hold at once. Everyone wants help now.”

But it’s not just about volume—it’s about danger. Mouton cautioned that once a car is stuck in floodwaters, recovery often means getting underneath a waterlogged vehicle in unstable conditions. “The electrical systems get soaked, motors drown, and we’re the ones crawling under in the middle of it all,” he said.

Sheriff Tommy Romero is urging residents to stay off the roads, but towers know all too well that many won’t. “Every stalled car becomes our job—and our risk,” said Mouton. “Turn around, don’t drown... and don’t put us in harm’s way.” https://www.katc.com/