Prepare for extreme humidity requiring complete lifestyle changes including mold prevention, different clothing materials, and year-round cooling costs unknown in Idaho's dry climate. Learn hurricane preparedness including evacuation planning, emergency supplies, and flood insurance requirements as Louisiana faces annual storm threats that Idaho mountain residents never experience. Research Louisiana's unique cultural expectations including Catholic traditions, festival participation, and cuisine culture that may require significant social adaptation from Idaho's simple mountain lifestyle. Budget for dramatically different living costs including higher insurance, cooling expenses, and storm preparation costs while potentially benefiting from lower property taxes than Idaho in some areas.