Hurricane Katrina Resources

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(FirstGov) Recursos en Espanol

-Números Del Contacto De la Emergencia

-U.S. Coast Guard

-LA Search & Rescue

-Encontrar Amigos Y A Parientes

-Red Cross
 "I'm OK" List

-Militar

-Cubierta Del Hallazgo

-Qué caminos son cerrados y donde están los abrigos

-Done

-Voluntario

-Status Updates by  Parish/County

-Vídeo vivo

-Parte Meteorológico Actual

-Necesidades Actuales

-Voluntarios Médicos

-Emergency Medication Refills

-Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Hotlines

-Legal Assistance

-Small Business Administration

-Unemployment Benefits

-IRS Disaster Tax Relief

-FDIC Banking Help

-Alcoholics Anonymous

-Translation Language Help

-Escuelas

-Universidades

-Correo Delantero

-Photos de Satélite

-FEMA

-State EMA

-Local EMA

-City of New Orleans

InformaciÓn Del Abrigo De la Emergencia

-Abrigos Para los Animales

-Compañías De Seguros


Contact Information

IMPORTANTE: Red Cross Safe List esta en línea. Si usted sabe alguien que falta o el rescate de las necesidades comienza con el guardacostas. El número principal de la Cruz Roja está limitando peticiones de buscar para a gente a los individuos que pueden ser seriamente enfermos por ejemplo los diabéticos, la persiana, el ataque o el movimiento desafiado, reciente, oxígeno de la movilidad del corazón depenent, o paralizada. Usted puede llamar un capítulo local de la Cruz Roja fuera de la zona del desastre para la información . El Ejército de Salvamento y los recursos en línea pueden también ayudar a su búsqueda para encontrar a sus miembros de la familia. Han llevado mucha gente que fue rescatada a los abrigos y a los varios hospitales.

Ayuda De la Emergencia/Búsqueda y Rescate:

Números de teléfono para la gente en emergencias extremas:
  • Policía Del Estado De Louisiana: (800) 469-4828:
  • St. John Emergencias: (985) 652-6338 | (985) 497-3321
  • Kenner Emergencies: (504) 468-7200
  • Guardacostas: (225) 389-2133
  • Coast Guard Toll Free 800-323-7233

U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue

Números de teléfono de emergencia de Luisiana para ésos en señal de socorro: Louisiana State Police:

  • (225) 922-0325
  • (225) 922-0332
  • (225) 922-0333
  • (225) 922-0334
  • (225) 922-0335
  • (225) 922-0341
  • (225) 925-7398

Other Emergency Phone Numbers (New Orleans)

  • For shelter information, call 1-800-469-4828
  • Police, Fire & Medical Emergencies -- 911
  • Search & Rescue -- (225) 925-7708
  • Crescent City Connection Police --(504) 364-8180
  • NOPD Non-Emergency --(504) 821-2222
  • Louisiana State Police-- (504) 471-2775
  • Office of Homeland Security-- (504) 658-6900
  • Office Of Emergency Preparedness --(504) 658-8700
  • Poison Control Center -- (800) 256-9822
  • Public Adovacy --(504) 658-4015

Encontrar Amigos Y A Parientes


Lista de la Cruz Roja de la caja fuerte de la gente en abrigos or Call 1-877-LOVED-1S (LOVED-ONE-S)


  • Divulgue a desaparecidos en Luisiana en
    • 225-925-6626
    • 225-925-7708
    • 225-925-7709
    • 225-925-3511
    • 225-925-7412

The Times Picayune is reporting Text Messaging May Work even when cell phones won't connect.

Military Relief Information

Cubierta Del Hallazgo

Qué caminos son cerrados y donde están los abrigos

Louisiana State Police
Road Closure Hotline:

1-800-469-4828

Mississippi Road Conditions Hotline
601-359-7017

Alabama Road Closures

FEMA Maps of Flooded Areas and Closed Roads

Red Cross Information Line for public safety and road closures 1-866-GET-INFO.


Shelter Information:
Red Cross- 1(866)-GET-INFO (438-4636)

Louisiana Special-Needs
Shelter Information

Triage Phone Numbers:
Alexandria: 800-841-5778 Shreveport: 800-841-5776
Baton Rouge: 800-349-1372 Monroe: 866-280-7287
Houma/Thibodaux: 800-228-9409 Slidell/Hammond: 866-280-7724
Lafayette: 800-901-3210 Lake Charles: 866-280-2711
Rayne Civic Center, Rayne, LA. 337-334-9976, 337-334-3121

Shelters in Houston

Houston Shelter Information

Houston Astrodome
General Delivery, Houston Astrodome 77230

Mont Belview Sr Center
11607 Eagle Drive

Baytown Community Center
2407 Market St, Baytown, Tx

Memorial Baptist Church
600 W. Sterling, Baytown Texas 77520

St. Peter Claver
6005 N. Wayside Drive,Houston Tx

Moody Methodist Church
2803 53rd Street,Galveston, Texas

Spring Tabernacle
3034 FM 2920, Spring, Tx 77338

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
18220 Upper Bay Rd-Nassau Bay, Houston, Tx

St. Mary's Catholic Church
701 Church Street, Brenham, Tx

Fairmont Park Baptist Church
10401 Belfast, LaPorte, Tx

New Life Central
2104 Underwood, LaPorte, Tx

1st United Methodist Church
4308 W. Dallas, Conroe, Tx

1st Baptist Church
906 Ave A, Katy, Tx

1st Baptist Church
1229 Ave J, Huntsville, Tx

Florida Shelter Information

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Voluntario

La Cruz Roja está funcionando 200 abrigos y está conteniendo a 40.000 personas. Están pidiendo voluntarios ayudar hacia fuera.

Muchas otras organizaciones están reclutando a voluntarios para asistir al esfuerzo de la relevaciÓn. Vea el sitio del Web de NPR para más informaciÓn.

Tejas el ccsme necesita a centenares de voluntarios médicamente entrenados. Vea este sitio para más informaciÓn y licenciar temporal del médico que visita. Llame James Bryant (512)458-7111 x6643 o James.Bryant@DSHS.state.tx.us

El centro médico de LSU está pidiendo voluntarios con el entrenamiento médico. Llame 225-219-0821 si usted puede ofrecer voluntariamente su tiempo y maestría. Nota: Las clases en LSU han estado canceladas hasta de septiembre el 6. Llame 1-800-516-6444 para más informaciÓn o vea el sitio del Web de LSU.
Note: Classes at LSU have been cancelled until September 6. Call 1-800-516-6444 for more information or see the LSU Web Site.

Más oportunidades voluntarias en Tejas y Luisiana.

Louisiana and Mississippi Status Updates by Parish/County

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Vídeo vivo

Parte Meteorológico Actual

Current Needs

Medical Volunteers:

HHS Medical Volunteer Line
1-866-528-6334 or volunteer.hhs.gov

The Red Cross suggests two options:
1) Agencies and organizations supporting first responders and hospitals or
2) work with the Red Cross which requires a 1-2 day training before dispatching.

Local State Health Departments in many states are signing up medical volunteers. Check with your state's HHS or EMS office.

  • Nurses, MDs, and EMTs can call 225-578-7688 and they'll get you going. Bring a copy of your license.
  • Medical Volunteers for Louisiana and Texas: 1-225-389-2100
  • Medical Volunteers for Mississippi These numbers are in the disaster zone and may require a couple of tries to get through.
    • Information and Credentialing for First Responders and Medical Volunteers
    • Physicians and EMTs call 601-576-8085
    • Nurses and other health professionals call 601-497-8022 (information line) or 601-944-4849 (message line)
  • Medical Volunteers for Alabama

Sites Needing Nursing (and other medically trained volunteers)

Lead officer for medical volunteers in Louisiana: Dr. Jean Takenaka, Office of Public Health Emergency Operations Center at (225) 763-5751 or e-mail:jtakenak@dhh.la.gov.

More contacts for Medical Volunteers in Texas and Louisiana.

Or Contact James Bryant at (512) 458.7111 x6643 or James.Bryant@DSHS.state.tx.us More information available online including temporary licensing.

Texas Asking for Medically Trained Volunteers

LSU Looking for Trained Medical Volunteers. Call 225-219-0821.

LSU Looking for medical and other supplies.

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine at 225-578-9900 (www.vetmed.lsu.edu) or the LVMA at 1-800-524-2996. LSU Veterinary School needs money, kennels, and other supplies.

MORE WAYS TO HELP Collection points, items needed, and more

Baton Rouge River Center Shelter needs supplies including clothing, blankets, formula, diapers, sleeping bags and more. Call 225-389-3030

Supplies Needed at the medical triage headquarters at LSU Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. Looking for reading glasses, plus sized clothing, liquid canned baby formula, pedialyte, infant diapers, feminine products, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other toiletries. Do not bring clothes, shoes, and toys to the Assembly Center.

Volunteer Opportunities at Craig's List New Orleans.

AA Groups are available to provide support to anyone who needs it.

American Bar Association is recruiting lawyers to help man a phone bank and assist people with issues related to the disaster. Contact Beth Ragan 312.988.6142 for more information.

LA Wildlife & Fisheries are no longer asking for volunteer boats because of security concerns in the city. Call 225-765-2706 for more information.

Red Cross is asking for volunteers. In Louisiana dial 211 or call 1-866-GET-INFO or check with your local Red Cross chapter.

EPA is asking for reports of all spills of hazardous chemicals, including oil spills and other environmental hazards. Call 800-424-8802 or 202-267-2675.

Can't Call Out? Volunteers on Craig's List are helping place telephone calls for others. See craigslist.org in the "Lost and Found" section for New Orleans and Jackson.

Landmarks Underwater in New Orleans. GPS and satellite phones would help search and rescue efforts.

Check with Your Local Blood Donation Program. Centers being set up for blood donation efforts.

Salvation Army is looking for small groups of volunteers who can serve victims and response personnel in 12-day stints. Call Maj. Alan Phillips at (904) 545-1371 or Robert Toman at (904) 545-1035.

Translation Language Help

Emergency Medication Refills

Emergency Medications Refills Texas and some other states will allow a pharmacist to refill prescriptions in an emergency even if the prescribing physician can't be reached. Schedule II controlled substances are generally excluded from this provision. See Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy announced Friday that evacuees can go to any Wal-Mart, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreen's or Kroger's pharmacy in Louisiana or around the country to have their prescriptions filled.

Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Hotlines

Call RAINN - 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or the Domestic Violence National Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Services and Help

The American Bar Association is setting up hotlines to assist people with insurance claims, home repair contracts, wills and other documents, and related issues. See: abanet.org for more information.

Houston Volunteer Lawyer's Program will have volunteer lawyers available at shelters and the Astrodome to assist refugees. See: hba.org for more information.

The New York State Bar Association fund will help victims in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama pay for such services as filing insurance claims, getting death certificates completed and applying for federal aid.

Small Business Administration has assistance for business owners affected by the hurricane. See sba.gov.

FEMA Hotline Number for Unemployment Benefits is 1-800-621-FEMA or TTY: 1-800-462-7585 or call your local unemployment office.

IRS Disaster Tax Relief information and disaster loss kits. Available online The IRS has extended deadlines until Oct. 31 to file tax returns and submit tax payments. The extension includes the Sept. 15 deadline for estimated taxes for businesses and individuals affected by the Hurricane.

FDIC Web Site for information about banking help or call 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342).

Reverse Voice Mail
OmVox Telecom and Window Canvas, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, have created a new toll-free communications service, allowing family members displaced by Hurricane Katrina to communicate with one another via "reverse voice mail".

Storm victims can call 1-877-206-7500, enter a 10-digit telephone number such as their home, office, or cell number, and leave a 3-minute voicemail message, letting others know of their whereabouts and safety. Family members can call 1-877-206-7500, enter the 10-digit telephone number of their loved one and listen to any messages left by missing family members. If the line is busy, keep trying.

School Information

Lafayette Parish in Lafayette, Louisiana. The schools are taking in students that are displaced from Katrina
They can contact they Lafayette Parish School Board at 337-236-6838

Texas Public Schools Open to Children from Hurricane Katrina. Texas schools will enroll children from the disaster area. Hotlines for schools in Texas.

Diocese of Baton Rouge is making room in its classes for students from the Diocese of New Orleans. They also are offering housing to displaced families. 225-387-0561

Colleges

Many colleges are accepting students displaced by the disaster zone including these:

  • Google Search of Colleges Accepting Students
  • University of Texas at Arlington
  • University of Houston
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Southern Methodist University
  • TCU in Fort Worth
  • Loyola University Chicago
  • University of Illinois
  • Indiana University
  • University of Wisconsin
  • SUNY (State University of New York)
  • Mississippi
  • South Carolina

Mail Forwarding

1-800-ASK-USPS. Or online at USPS.com.

Federal, State, and Local Agencies



  • Baton Rouge Office of Emergency Preparedness
    225-389-2100
  • Jefferson Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness: (504) 349-5360

FirstGov
Katrina Recovery

  • Federal Web Site with links for finding loved ones, getting help, and other information.

  • Emergency Shelter Information Points:
  • Tourist Welcome Center, US 65 & 84, 1401 Carter St. (US 84), Vidalia, LA
  • Tourist Welcome Center, TA Truck Stop, Tallulah Exit (Hwy 65 & I 20)
  • Paragon Casino, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville LA
  • Sammy's Truck Stop, I-49, Exit 53, 3601 LA 115W, Bunkie, LA
  • Med Express Office, 7525 US 71, Alexandria, LA
  • P.E. Gym, LSU- Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport, LA
  • Pickering High School, 180 Lebleu Rd., Leesville, LA
  • Mowad Civic Center, 5th & 10th St., 1 Block off US 165, Oakdale, LA
  • Shelters for Animals
    Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association is accepting pets at the Blackham Coliseum in Layfayette, LSU in Shreveport, and the Monroe Civic Center for small animals and the Ike Hamilton Center in Monroe for large animals. Also Farmer's Market in Alexandria and LSU Agricultural Center at Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge.
  • Alexandria - Large & Small 318-442-4222 (all vet clinics will accept)
    Lamar Dixon - Gonzales - Large Animals
  • Shreveport - LSU-S (pets only, no livestock)
  • West Monroe - Ike Hamilton Coliseum

Insurance

Louisiana Department of Insurance available for help 1-800-259-5300 or Online

Alabama Department of Insurance
(800) 433-3966
(334) 241-4141

Louisiana Department of Insurance
(800) 259-5300
(225) 342-5900

Mississippi Department of Insurance
(800) 562-2957
(601) 359-2453

Texas Department of Insurance
(800) 252-3439
(800) 578-4677

Georgia Department of Insurance
(800) 656-2298
(404) 656-2056

Florida Department of Insurance
(800) 882-3054
(850) 413-3131
(800) 342-2762 - (FL Only)

Tennessee Department of Insurance
(800) 342-4029
(615) 741-2241

Arkansas Department of Insurance
(800) 282-9134
(501) 371-2600

  • Insurance Company Contact Information
  • AIG: (800) 242-2418
  • Allstate: (800) 547-8676
  • Chubb Group of Insurance Companies: (800) 252-4670
  • CAN: Personal Insurance Policyholders: (800) 588-7400; Commercial Insurance Policyholders: (877) 262-2727
  • The Hartford: (800) 243-5860
  • Metlife Auto & Home: (800) 854-6011
  • SAFECO: (888) 723-3265
  • Selective Insurance: (800) 777-9656 ext. 2801; fax: (973) 948-1103
  • State Farm: (800) 732-5246
  • Travelers Property/Casualty: Personal Insurance Policyholders: (800) 252-4633; Commercial Insurance Policyholder: 800-238-6225
  • USAA: (800) 531-8222

Katrina Resources