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This page has highlights of emergency and information resources only. Also see the Directory, where you can add your organization or church or business.
News
Resources and links to news and information in New Orleans, LA, Biloxi, MS , Houston TX, and other cities. Local papers will have more information about what is really going on then the national sources. These sites have have links to local resources, emergency numbers, shelter information, and photo galleries.
- Orientation Map
- Links to Google map of central Gulf Coast. It's easy to zoom in on other cities and aerial photography (not current).
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National Organizations
- FEMA
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
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- NOAA
- National Weather Service
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- The Medical Reserve Corps
- Program strengthens communities by helping medical, public health and other volunteers offer their expertise throughout the year as well as during local emergencies and other times of community need.
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Other Katrina Sites
The following sites are trying to do as we are. They may have information and resources we do not.
- Katrina Help
- Personal site by Kevn Caruso with emphasis on the individual trauma of the event.
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Churches
Here are some church directories. Our suggestion is that you make direct contact church to church and discuss mutual needs and capabilities. Ask for what you need; give what you can.
Miscellany
- UnitedHealthcare Crisis Hotline
- Free 24 Hour Hurricane Katrina Crisis Line: 866-615-8700
- Callers can speak with counselors to help them with stress, anxiety, and grief associated with Hurricane Katrina. Callers may also receive referrals from a national database of community resources to help them with a numerous specific concerns, such as financial and legal issues. The service is free and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Missing People Helplines
- 866-GET-INFO (438-4636);
(225) 925-6626;
(337) 234-7371;
(225) 925-7402
- American Red Cross Disaster Helpline
- 1(866)-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636)
- FEMA -- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Call to Apply for Assistance 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
- The speech or hearing impaired may call: (TTY) 1-800-462-7585
- National Response Center
1-800-424-8802; 1-202-267-2675
- Louisiana Hotlines
- Miscellaneous
- Shelter Information: Red Cross - 1(866)-GET-INFO (438-4636)
- State Police Road Closure Hotline: 1-800-469-4828
- Special-Needs Shelter Information - Triage Phone Numbers:
Alexandria: 800-841-5778
Baton Rouge: 800-349-1372
Houma/Thibodaux: 800-228-9409
Lafayette: 800-901-3210
Lake Charles: 866-280-2711
Monroe: 866-280-7287
Shreveport: 800-841-5776
Slidell/Hammond: 866-280-7724
- Equine Shelter/Evacuation Site Information
Locations for Animal Evacuation
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
- 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
Office of Homeland Security: 225-925-7400
- Mississippi Hotlines
- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency: 601-352-9100
24-hour emergency line 800-222-MEMA (800-222-6362)
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