Find Family and Friends Hot Lines

East Baton Rouge Parish Shelter Search and Hotline Search online to find residents in East Baton Rouge Parish Red Cross Shelters. Or, call their 24-hour hot line at 225-389-2176, and give the operator the name of the missing person, their address and date of birth. Find Family Call Center This toll-free hot line has been established to provide information and support for people, in all states affected by Katrina, who are seeking lost family: 1-866-326-9393 (State of Louisiana). Missing Children Call 1-888-544-5475 if you are searching for someone, or are caring for a child who is separated from his or her family. (Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)

Donate and Volunteer Hot Lines

American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Call 1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669) to donate money. Business Contributions to the Relief Effort Call 1-888-4USADOC (1-888-487-2362) to coordinate private sector contributions with those who need those contributions on the ground. Available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Department of Commerce) Donation and Volunteer Line Toll-free 1-877-USACORPS (1-877-872-2677). Call to donate goods and services, or volunteer your time. 8 AM to 8 PM EDT, daily. In English. (The White House) Medical Professionals Volunteer Line Call 1-866-KAT-MEDI (1-866-528-6334) to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. (From Health and Human Services, HHS)

Health and Safety Hot Lines

Cancer Patients and Oncologists Call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) for information, referrals and support services for cancer patients and oncologists affected by Hurricane Katrina. Available in English and Spanish, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. (National Cancer Institute) Cancer Patients in National Cancer Institute Sponsored Clinical Trials Call 301-496-5725 if you are participating in a NCI-sponsored clinical trial, in a hospital or oncology practice located in the hurricane-affected region. Available from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT. (National Cancer Institute) Drug and Drug Product Information Call 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) for information on the use of drugs that have been potentially contaminated by flooding or unsafe water, and the use of temperature-sensitive drug products that have been involved in a temporary electrical power failure. Available from 8 AM to 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. (Food and Drug Administration, FDA) Food Safety Call 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) with food safety questions. Available in English and Spanish, from 10 AM to 4 PM EDT, Monday through Friday. Health and Safety Call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), TTY 1-888-232-6348, for information on hazards, safe clean up, and preventing illness and injury. Available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mental Health Crisis Counseling Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), TTY 1-800-799-4889, if you or a loved one are in emotional distress or suicidal in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. You will speak to trained staff who will give you immediate access to local resources, referrals and expertise. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Department of Health and Human Services)

Housing Hot Lines

Emergency Katrina Housing Programs, HUD HUD has established a single toll-free housing hot line, 1-888-297-8685, to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Emergency Katrina Housing Programs, USDA Housing Hot Line: 1-800-414-1226. Toll-free number for USDA housing loan borrowers, USDA rental housing residents and other displaced persons.

Federal Employees, Military and Veterans Hot Lines

Federal Employees Impacted by Katrina 1-800-307-8298: Toll-free Helpline for current and retired federal employees and annuitants, who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina. (Office of Personnel Management, OPM) Military Families One Source Toll-free 1-800-342-9647. For military members or families in need of counseling services or Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Service Centers. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. English only. Postal Employees Postal employees displaced by Hurricane Katrina should call 1-877-477-3273 to notify the USPS of your current situation and receive job-related information. Veterans Affairs Employees VA employees displaced by Hurricane Katrina should call 1-888-766-2474. Veterans Medical Care, Prescription Drugs, Compensation and Benefit Checks Call 1-800-507-4571 for information on medical care or prescription drugs from Veterans Affairs. Available 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-827-1000 for information about compensation or benefit checks from Veterans Affairs.