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There are 12 resources
"Are You Ready" Guide to preparing for disasters
(Separate Website)
"Are You Ready" has more than 200 pages of information about how you and your family can take steps to prepare for a disaster. The guide has check lists, including a disaster supply check list. There is also information about floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other disasters.
By: FEMA
Beacon of Hope Resource Center
(Separate Website)
See the site for the Beacon of Hope, which has several locations in the New Orleans area to help residents with disaster recovery.
By: Beacon of Hope
Boat People SOS
(Separate Website)
Boat People SOS offers disaster relief services to the Vietnamese community, refugees, immigrants and displaced Gulf Coast Residents in need. Services include assistance with Health, Housing, and Legal Matters, and Family & Child Care Services. BPSOS also provides limited Emergency Assistance in the form of transportation tokens, clothing, supplies, and other goods as needed.
FEMA/Red Cross Family Disaster Preparation Guide Helpful information from FEMA and the Red Cross about steps you can do to prepare your family for emergencies and disasters.
By: FEMA/Red Cross
Flood Maps -- Louisiana Mapping Project
(Separate Website)
Click here to see flood maps and related information.
By: FEMA
FloodSmart.gov
This site has information about the National Flood Insurance Program, including tools to help you figure out how to protect yourself against flooding risks.
By: NFIP National Flood Insurance Program
Gustav -- How to Call for Disaster Help
(Separate Website)
See this information about where to call to apply for help after a disaster.
By: Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane Katrina/Rita Relief Portal
(Separate Website)
Web directory of resources for individuals impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Resource topics include: Missing Persons, Food & Shelter, Housing, Find Your Employer, Jobs, Missing Pets & Care, Health & Medical, Government Services, Education, Monetary Assistance, Insurance Claims, Business Assistance and more.
Katrina Help Center
(Separate Website)
The Katrina Help Center website gathers online resources and information for hurricane victims and makes them available in one central, accessible location.
Katrina Information
(Separate Website)
The State Of Louisiana's official website for the dissemination of information concerning relief and assistance resources for citizens impacted by hurricanes.
By: Katrina.louisiana.gov
Louisiana Rebuilds
(Separate Website)
Information you need to rebuild your life, your community and Louisiana.
By: larebuilds.info
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
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Intake Workers: Referrals
(Separate Website)
