United Cajun Navy

United Cajun Navy

United Cajun Navy are informal ad-hoc volunteer groups comprising private boat owners who assist in search and rescue efforts in Louisiana and adjacent areas. These groups were formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and reactivated in the aftermath of the 2016 Louisiana floods and Hurricane Harvey. They are credited with rescuing thousands of citizens during those disasters.

These groups draw their name from the region’s Cajun people, a significant number of whom are private boat owners and skilled boat pilots. Their boats consist of a number of types, but are typically small vessels such as bass boats, jonboats, air boats, and other small, shallow-draft craft easily transported by trailer to flooded areas.

Operation Nehemiah is a partner of the Family First Recovery Group and receives donations that help families recover from disasters. Operation Nehemiah has had a phenomenal economic impact by multiplying the amount of donations received. As an example, $5,000,000 in donations multiplied into $88,000,000 of completed jobs.

Donate Now. By donating to the United Cajun Navy or any of the Family First Recovery Group Families, all donations will redirect to Operation Nehemiah. Thank you for your kind support and generosity.