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Disaster Information and Resources


News and Information

 

 
Text Message for the Latest Updates
State Shelter Information Text LASHELTER to 898211 or call 2-1-1
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) Information Text LASNAP to 898211
Orleans Updates Text NOLAREADY to 77295
 
 
 
Foster Parent Support
Foster Parent Support Line 833-788-1351
Kinship Navigator Text KINSHIPLA to 898-211

Disaster Assistance

 

FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA provides disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.

 
Louisiana 211
It's single access point for details about food pantries and other food assistance sources near you. 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community.
 
 
Health
CrisisText Line Text REACHOUT to 741741 (24/7)
Emergency Management for Disability and Aging Coalition: Oxygen Exchange Sites 800-270-6185
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/6322
Louisiana Department of Health: Human Services Directory ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/category/321
Louisiana Department of Health: Office of Behavior Health Keep Calm Line 866-310-7977 (24/7)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisiana namilouisiana.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (vets press 1)
En Español: 888-628-9454
Deaf/HoH: TTY 1-800-799-4889
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990
Text TALKWITHUS to 66746
 
Home Maintenance
Crisis Cleanup 844-965-1386
Operation Blue Roof Blueroof.us
 
Legal
Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center: Hurricane Ida ladrc.org
 
Unemployment
Louisiana Workforce Commission laworks.net
 

Outreach Resources

 
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