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Find State Benefits
(Separate Website)
Need more help? Find out if you may be eligible for Louisiana government benefits.
By: GovBenefits
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Apply for Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefits
(Separate Website)
Resource infomation from the Official Website of the State of Louisiana
By: State of Louisiana
Social Security Information for People Affected by Hurricane Katrina
(Separate Website)
Need to apply for benefits, have an application pending, or have some questions?
By: Social Security Administration
Get Help After a Disaster
(Separate Website)
Help to file insurance claims, prepare for and clean up after disasters, and more.
By: Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Lawyer Referral Numbers
New Orleans area:
504-561-8828
Baton Rouge area:
225-344-9926
Lafayette area:
www.lafayettebar.org
Lake Charles area:
337-436-2914
Shreveport area:
www.shreveportbar.com
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
FEMA Self-Help Guide Help for working with FEMA on your issues and claims.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Help Line for Legal Information
Anyone with a legal problem in Louisiana is welcome to call the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC), the help line for legal information. The LCJC does not assist with criminal matters and some services require screening for financial eligibility. The phone number is (504) 355-0970 or (800) 310-7029, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By: Louisiana Civil Justice Center
Home and Personal Property Disaster Loans
(Separate Website)
From the site:
If you are in a declared disaster area and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration - even if you don't own a business. As a homeowner, renter and/or personal-property owner, you may apply to the SBA for a loan to help you recover from a disaster.
By: U.S. Small Business Administration
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Hurricanes: a checklist of what to do
(Separate Website)
Explains how to get ready for a hurricane and what to do afterward.
By: Cameron Parish Police Jury
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
St. Landry Parish Bar Association Pro Bono Clinic
Find out more here about the legal clinic of the St. Landry Parish Bar Association.
By: St. Landry Parish Bar Association
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