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Demographics for Louisiana Parishes, Cities and Other States Affected by Hurricane Katrina

"First flood water sampling in New Orleans by EPA"

Hurricane Assistance Links from Louisiana State Library

Legal Life Documents file a free guide for Katrina victims on how to replace lost or destroyed legal documents

Louisiana Medicare Services

Louisiana Disability Information Resource

Medical licensure information Federation of State Medical Boards and Administrators in Medicine Hurricane Katrina Emergency Response Update: The Federation of State Medical Boards and Administrators in Medicine are helping coordinate emergency efforts to assist the state medical boards and physicians stricken by Hurricane Katrina. Following is an update of emergency procedures for verification of Louisiana licensure, state expedited emergency licensure information, volunteer points of contact and legal and liability information . . . more

Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration Hurricane Katrina's Impact on the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Markets

Impact of Hurricanes on oil and gas production from DNR

Hurricane Impacted Parishes and Places, with all Louisiana incorporated places by parish, Excel

Louisiana Governor's Office News, Disaster Recovery Foundation information, Louisiana Emergency Assistance, President Bush’s Visit and Governor Blanco’s response to Aftermathor's response to Hurricane Katrina

Attorney General Hurricane Katrina Information

Department of Environmental Quality Current news, forecast, and contact information and "First flood water sampling in New Orleans by EPA", New Oreans sites for abandoned vehicles, DEQ hotline: 225-342-1234

Department of Corrections Hurricane press releases

Department of Economic Development Hurricane Katrina business assistance

Department of Education Hurricane Katrina school information and information for displaced teachers and students

Department of Health and Hospitals How to find missing people, service links, and breaking news

Department of Insurance Insurance contacts and important notices

Department of Labor File for unemployment insurance

Department of Natural Resources Listing of information lines

Department of Public Safety/Louisiana State Police Hurricane and citizen awareness, evacution guide and information

Department of Revenue Vital form links

Department of Social Services Hurricane Katrina Resources List: Child Support, Food Stamp Benefits, Foster Care, Louisiana Rehabilitation Benefits, Medicaid or WIC, Social Security Benefits or Social Security Disability Benefits, Unemployment Benefits and Disaster Unemployment Benefits and Hurricane Katrina Frequently Asked Questions

Department of Transportation and Development Recovery information contact, quick links, press releases, traveler information link, and road closures

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries  Rescue requests contact, volunteer and state employee information

LOUISIANA COUNCILS ON AGING IN PARISHES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA ASK EMPLOYEES, CLIENTS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CHECK IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS 877-340-9100. The following offices have combined locations, and have new phone numbers:

ST. TAMMANY COA 800-256-2823
JEFFERSON COA 800-256-2823
WASHINGTON COA 225-922-2525
ORLEANS COA 225-923-8000
ST. BERNARD COA 887-340-9100
PLAQUEMINES COA 887-340-9100

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Providing assistance to local public entities

Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) information page

Louisiana Youth Services/Office of Youth Development Links to hurricane information page and Youth Services location

Office of Financial Institutions Link to important information for consumers, financial institutions, mortgage companies, check cashers and payday lenders

Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Assistance, shelters, and other key information and services

Office of the Attorney General Publication of Executive Orders related to Hurricane Katrina

Secretary of State Hurricane Recovery Information   Doing business in Louisiana, voting and elections, getting copies of birth certificates, and other services

State Examiner's Message

State Fire Marshal Hurricane Recovery Information Plan Review and Inspections Memos Pertaining to Hurricanes Katrina & Rita

Organization Name Content Description
Louisiana State Bar Association  Contact Information for Displaced LSBA Members, Find and Communicate with Your Attorney,Information for Attorneys Wishing to Access Their Offices,Hurricane Katrina Legal Community Relief Fund, etc.
Louisiana Nursing Home Association  locate nursing home evacuees
La. State Parks Toll-Free Hotline for Displaced State Employees; links to each state park with description of accomodations; updated info on parks that were affected by Katrina
Office of the Attorney General, State of Louisiana programs and services provided to consumers affected by Hurrican Katrina
 LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections,
Correction Services
corrections services re: displaced offenders, detainees; probation & parole contact info
LA Department of Labor list of available disaster services provided by Labor
LA State Police report roadway emergencies, evacuations, road closures, hurricane info and tips
LA Department of Revenue informaton links re: financial activities: disaster funds, FAQs, bulletins, news and press releases, codes
LA Department of Transportation and Development DOTD  temporary call center to answer questions in the wake of hurricane Katrina; emergency operatons, road closures and conditions, satellite images
LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hurricane related frequently asked questions regarding hunting, fishing and boating
LA Youth Services, Office of Youth Development information on youth who have been displaced from parishes affected by Hurricane Katrina 
LA Employee's Retirement System provide the latest information on benefit checks and financial institutions
LA Legislative Auditor Providing assistance to local public entities
Office of State Examiner municipal fire and police civil service information
Louisiana Community and Technical College Syste address the needs and concerns of faculty, staff and students as it relates to issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina in regard to continued employment and education
Louisiana Real Estate Commission  short-term plan to address the most pressing needs of licensees and applicants displaced by Hurricane Katrina
LA Disability Information Resource information for people with disabilities and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network  organized Equipment Distribution Program to receive donated equipment and distribute it to the individuals who need the devices
LA Dept. of Economic Development LED can help provide immediate assistance to your business, relocation, resources
LA State Licensing Board for Contractors licensing information for contractors and hurricane victims
LA Secretary of State U.S. postal service address change, driver license, id cards, FEMA, disaster recovery foundation
LA Department of Revenue informaton links re: financial activities: disaster funds, FAQs, bulletins, news and press releases, codes
LA Department of Natural Resources Louisiana In-State Daily Production Update 
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