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   Gustav -- Federal Aid Programs for Louisiana Disaster Recovery (Separate Website)
See this FEMA information sheet about what sort of help there is from the federal government for Louisiana disaster survivors.
By: FEMA
  
   
   Gustav -- FEMA Blue Roof Program (Separate Website)
See this FEMA announcement about FEMA's "Blue Roof" program in Louisiana. The site has information about who can get a blue roof and how and where to apply.
By: FEMA
  
   
   Gustav -- FEMA Resources for Gustav Survivors (Separate Website)
See this page from FEMA's site about help for survivors of Hurricane Gustav.
By: FEMA
  
   
   Gustav -- FEMA Transitional Shelter Information (Separate Website)
See this information from FEMA about housing help for Gustav evacuees who cannot go back to their homes.
By: FEMA
  
   
   Gustav -- GNOFHAC Gustav Resource Guide This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
See this guide from GNOFHAC, which has information about many disaster-related issues, like filing an insurance claim, mortgage issues, and dealing with contractors.
By: Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center (GNOFHAC)
  
   
   Gustav -- GNOFHAC's GustavInfo.Org (Separate Website)
The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center sponsors this Gustav Resources web site. The site has links to people-finding services, community resources and more.
By: Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Inc. (FHAC)
  
   
   Gustav -- How to Report Price Gouging and Contractor Fraud (Separate Website)
See this information from Attorney General James D. "Buddy" Caldwell about how you can report price gouging or contractor fraud to the Attorney General's office.
  
   
   Gustav -- HUD Information About FHA Foreclosure Moratorium (Separate Website)
Read this news from HUD about the FHA foreclosure moratorium in some parts of Louisiana hit by Hurricane Gustav.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  
   
   Gustav -- Important information about your insurance policies (Separate Website)
See this important information from the Commissioner of Insurance about the effect of Hurricane Gustav on your insurance policies.
By: Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance
  
   
   Gustav -- Louisiana Disaster Hotline (Separate Website)
Those in parishes affected by the hurricanes can call (800) 310-7029 for legal information and referrals. Click on the link for more information.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
  
   
   Gustav -- Louisiana Emergency Information Site (Separate Website)
See this Louisiana state site with all kinds of emergency information, including getting help to get ready for and recover from a natural disaster or other state emergency.
By: State of Louisiana
  
   
   Gustav -- New Disaster Recovery Centers (Separate Website)
See this updated list of Disaster Recovery Centers around the state.
By: Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
  
   
   Gustav and Ike Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program has been Extended For Eligible Applicants In Texas And Louisiana (Separate Website)
Important October 2008 information about extended housing help for some survivors of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
By: FEMA
  
   
   HUD Information about DHAP-IKE (Disaster Housing Assistance Program) (Separate Website)
Here are updates from HUD about the Disaster Housing Assistance Program for some survivors of Hurricane Ike and Gustav (DHAP_IKE).
By: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
  
   
   Huracán Gustav -- Información de FEMA (Separate Website)
Información de FEMA sobre Huracán Gustav y el proceso de solicitud de asistencia por desastre para individuos.
By: FEMA

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Huracán Gustav -- Información de FEMA (Separate Website)
Información de FEMA sobre Huracán Gustav y el proceso de solicitud de asistencia por desastre para individuos.
By: FEMA
  
   
   Hurricane Ike -- HUD Disaster Assistance (Separate Website)
See this page with information about what HUD is offering to help survivors of Hurricane Ike.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  
   
   Hurricane Ike -- HUD FHA Foreclosure Relief (Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) about FHA foreclosure relief for survivors of hurricane Ike.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  
   
   Hurricane Ike: FEMA Extends "Transitional Sheltering Initiative" (Separate Website)
Click on the link to see FEMA's information about its "Transitional Sheltering Initiative" for Louisiana survivors of Hurricane Ike.
By: FEMA
  
   
   Medicare for Busy People (Separate Website)
Information and resources about medicare and different medicare plans.
By: FCIC -- Federal Citizen Information Center
  
   
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