Katrina.louisiana.gov > Information for State Employees Impacted by Hurricane Katrina or Rita


From the following website at Department of Education:
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/comm/pr.asp?PR=635

"Thousands of teachers have also been displaced by Katrina. They will be needed by the school systems who will take in students who have been forced to evacuate. The Department of Education urges any teacher who is able, to apply for work in the school system in which they are taking shelter.

To those who aren’t in a position to work right now, Superintendent Picard wants you to know that you are eligible for temporary unemployment benefits. Also, the Department is working with Superintendents to get all payroll systems up and running again. "

Retirement Benefits for retired teachers in storm affected areas.
http://www.trsl.org

If you are a retiree living in one of the following zip code areas affected by Hurricane Katrina:
369,393,394,395,396,700,701,704
Contact us for information about your benefit check:
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana
8401 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 300
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-7017
Phone: 225-925-6446
or 1-877-ASK-TRSL (1-877-275-8775) to leave a message for a return call.
Office hours have been extended during this time.

LASERS Retirement Benefits Information
http://www.lasers.state.la.us

Contact numbers for LASERS retirement benefit check information are 225-922-0600 (Baton Rouge area) and 1-800-256-3000 outside of Baton Rouge. A TDD line for the hearing impaired is available at 225-922-0612.

Department of Civil Service - Information for State Employees, HR Directors, and Agencies Affected by Hurricanes
Katrina Furlough Plans - Employees Whose Whereabouts Remain Unknown
Important Notice to All Employees of Lake Borgne Basin Levee District

Commissioner of Administration: State Office Closures and State Office Reopenings


Courts: Supreme Court, Juvenile Courts, and District Courts Information about relocation and operations call: 225-382-3180

Department of Social Services   By dialing 1 (888) LAHELPU or 1 (888) 524-3578 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., information can be obtained on food stamps, Medicaid, family support, Social Security and other social services. Displaced DSS employees may also call the number to report their whereabouts or inquire about their jobs.

Department of Health and Hospitals EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE HOTLINE (225) 342-9345 OR (225) 342-9340

Department of Education FAQs, press releases, information for displaced students and teachers, and news for affected parishes

Department of Insurance Public Adjusters register link, insurance press releases, important notices and contact information

Department of Revenue Tax and general forms for individuals, businesses, and practitioners, e-Services, Laws and Policies

Department of Transportation and Development Temporary call center for updated Katrina information--225-379-1232 Displaced employee contact and bid submission information, Guide to Water Disinfection, vehicles guidelines, and bridge inspections

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 Health Sciences Center

LSU-HSCD displaced employees can call 1-800-735-1185

Louisiana School Employees; Retirement System

Louisiana State Employee's Retirement System Important information for LASERS members

Louisiana State Fire Marshall Links to road and office closures and reopening, college information, emergency links and public service announcements

Louisiana State Library Important assistance links

Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Special message from the State Examiner, emergency appointments, cancelled examinations, hold on exams, and disaster relief information

Office of Financial Institutions Consumer and Financial Institutions information, state bank contact numbers and alerts

Office of Group Benefits Latest news and disaster bulletin with important Katrina information for plan members

Office of Risk Management asks displaced workers receiving Workers' Compensation to please Contact: (225) 219-0168

State Employee Deferred Comp Plan Logon and contact information

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana What's New, special information for members from storm affected areas

Tulane University Information on Tulane's recovery and return, faculty/staff message center, employee registration, direct deposit, payroll and contacts


Katrina Related Information:

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

Office of the Attorney General Press Release: Three Executive Orders

Department of Environmental Quality Contact and post Hurricane Katrina Information


Department of Corrections Hurricane Press Releases


Department of Public Safety/Louisiana State Police


Department of Economic Development Business assistance, relocation and resources information


Department of Health and Hospitals Employee hotline, FAQ’s, Services and relevant news


Department of Labor Press Releases:

Texas to help Department of Labor get disaster relief to evacuees


Labor department begins work on unprecedented disaster relief


Department of Natural Resources Listing of information lines

Department of Wild Life and Fisheries Impacted Employees, rescue, and volunteer information

Louisiana Youth Services/Office of Youth Development

Office of Financial Institutions Hurricane information page


Governmental Organizations:
Louisiana Board of Regents (for Universities and Colleges)
Campus Federal Credit Union
Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Eagle Federal Credit Union
Louisiana Housing Finance Agency
LACAP Federal Credit Union
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Louisiana State Library


Federal Links - Louisiana Senators:

Mary Landrieu
David Vitter

Louisiana Representatives:

"Bobby" Jindal, 1st Congressional District
William Jefferson, 2nd Congressional District
Charlie Melancon, 3rd Congressional District
Jim McCrery, 4th Congressional District
Rodney Alexander, 5th Congressional District
Richard Baker, 6th Congressional District
Charles W. Boustany, Jr., 7th Congressional District

The White House
United States House of Representatives
Federal Government Departments
GOVbenefits: Federal and State Government Benefits


Louisiana Municipalities


Police Jury Associations:

· Ascension Parish
· Jefferson Parish
· Lafayette Consolidated
· Plaquemines Parish
· St. Charles Parish
· St. James Parish
· St. John Parish

· St. Tammany Parish
· Tangipahoa Parish - Information not Available
· Terrebonne Parish
· Vermilion Parish - Information not Available
· West Baton Rouge Parish
· Search the Louisiana Parish Directory



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