Here is information about community resources and other items that may help you with issues that might not be legal prolems.
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Consumer Issues: Loans, Contracts & Banking
"Are You Ready" -- FEMA
(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
Boat People SOS
(Separate Website)
Boat People SOS is a Vietnamese-American community-based organization. The organization has provided services to hurricane survivors. See the organization's site to learn more.
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
The Bureau of Consumer Protection protects consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. The Bureau enforces consumer protection laws and regulations.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Spanish / Español
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Disaster Supplies Checklists
(Separate Website)
Keep this list handy to give you an idea of the items you may need for your disaster kit. The list is part of FEMA's "Are You Ready" guide.
By: FEMA
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
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Making Disaster Kits for Home, Workl & Car
(Separate Website)
Here is information from FEMA about what disaster supplies you may need at home, at work, if you are working, and for your car, if you have a car.
By: FEMA
"Are You Ready" -- FEMA
(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
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Disaster Supplies Checklists
(Separate Website)
Keep this list handy to give you an idea of the items you may need for your disaster kit. The list is part of FEMA's "Are You Ready" guide.
By: FEMA
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Making Disaster Kits for Home, Workl & Car
(Separate Website)
Here is information from FEMA about what disaster supplies you may need at home, at work, if you are working, and for your car, if you have a car.
By: FEMA
VIA LINK Search
(Separate Website)
VIA LINK's web site lets you search online for a social service agency or program by area, by name, by keyword, by zip code, by city, and so on. Not every parish has listings in this online directory. A written directory can be ordered from VIA LINK.
"Are You Ready" -- FEMA
(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
Boat People SOS
(Separate Website)
Boat People SOS is a Vietnamese-American community-based organization. The organization has provided services to hurricane survivors. See the organization's site to learn more.
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Disaster Supplies Checklists
(Separate Website)
Keep this list handy to give you an idea of the items you may need for your disaster kit. The list is part of FEMA's "Are You Ready" guide.
By: FEMA
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.
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
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