Cajun Navy 2016

Whether hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or missing persons – when disaster strikes, Cajun Navy 2016 is there to respond to help those in need.

Cajun Navy 2016 volunteers with an elderly woman they assisted
Instructor teaching knot tying at a swift water rescue class
John and Laurie Bridgers of Cajun Navy 2016 with President Trump in the Oval Office

The Original Cajun Navy

Cajun Navy 2016

In a sea of Cajun Navy groups, we stand apart as the Original Cajun Navy. Founded on the frontlines of disaster relief, we paved the way with our unwavering commitment to serve.

While others have followed, our legacy of courage, compassion, and community continues to lead the way.

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Responding When It Matters Most

Our Services

From swift-water rescues to disaster relief, the Cajun Navy 2016 team is ready to act with courage and speed, bringing hope and help to those in need.

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  • community involvement
    Community Involvement

    Community Involvement

    Our members serve their own communities year-round through supply drives, waterway cleanups, holiday meals, and helping neighbors get back on their feet.

  • Aerial view of flood debris along a riverbank
    Drone Response

    Drone Response

    Our drone teams give responders an eye in the sky, quickly searching flooded and storm-damaged areas to help locate people in need.

  • Volunteer driving a rescue boat across flooded water
    Flood Response

    Flood Response

    Flooding is where Cajun Navy 2016 began. Our swift water certified volunteers rescue people from rising water, then stay to help families recover.

  • Emergency drone response
    Hurricane Response

    Hurricane Response

    When hurricanes strike, every moment matters. Our experienced teams are ready to assist with life-saving rescues and critical support, ensuring no one is left behind.

  • Volunteers searching through debris from homes destroyed by a tornado
    Missing Persons Response

    Missing Persons Response

    With skilled volunteers and advanced equipment, Cajun Navy 2016 Search and Rescue is ready to locate and assist those in need—anytime, anywhere.

  • tornado response
    Tornado Response

    Tornado Response

    When tornadoes hit, our volunteers arrive fast to search damaged areas, clear debris, and open blocked roads so help can reach people in need.

The Original Cajun Navy, Dedicated to Saving Lives

Who We Are

Born from the heart of Louisiana, Cajun Navy 2016 is the original grassroots disaster response team. Powered by volunteers, we bring swift rescue, vital relief, and unwavering hope to communities in crisis.

Rescue boats and a military truck staged at the water's edge
Cajun Navy volunteers with rescue boats on a lake
Cajun Navy SAR boat on a calm river
Cajun Navy SAR boat in front of the search and rescue trailer
Families riding a decorated Cajun Navy boat float in a parade
Child in a superhero costume sitting in a red rescue boat
Cajun Navy SAR boat loaded with supplies in floodwater
Volunteers at a Cajun Navy search and rescue booth at a community event

By the Numbers: Our Impact Since 2016

50,000+Lives Rescued

10,000+Volunteers Mobilized

170,000+Pounds of Relief Delivered

  • Our Mission

    At Cajun Navy 2016, our mission is simple yet powerful: to save lives, deliver hope, and rebuild communities.

    As the original Cajun Navy, we are driven by the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. When disaster strikes, we act swiftly to provide rescue, relief, and recovery efforts to those in need.

  • Our Values

    At Cajun Navy 2016, we are guided by values that inspire every action we take. Compassion drives us to help others, courage moves us to act in the face of danger, and unity strengthens our resolve.

    Integrity and resilience ensure we bring hope and relief to every community we serve.

  • Our Impact

    At Cajun Navy 2016, our impact is a testament to the power of action and compassion. Thousands of lives saved, countless communities supported, and endless hope restored.

    From swift rescues to disaster relief, our volunteers make a difference when it matters most.

  • Cajun Navy 2016 volunteers with an elderly woman they assisted
  • Volunteer kneeling to feed a chicken during a relief deployment
  • Two volunteers beside a hand-built wooden cross memorial

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