Recovery Resources

  • National Flood Insurance Program

      The deadline for filing claims has been extended; policyholders now have 120 days from the date of loss to file a flood insurance claim. Contact 1-800-621-3362 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Learn More

        Available information:
      • disability

    • Shelter at Home

        The Shelter at Home Program makes temporary improvements on damaged homes so individuals or families can take shelter in their own homes while they rebuild, instead of having to stay in a hotel, rental or mass shelter.  Learn More

      • 232-HELP/211

          232-HELP/LA 211 is an information and referral agency. You can call or check the website for a complete resource directory.  Learn More

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          • adopt a school
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          • animal fostering
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          • animal rescue
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          • assistance for farmers
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          • Assistance for Fishers
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          • baby products
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          • blood drive
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          • business recovery
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          • business recovery assistance
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          • classroom supplies
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          • clean up supplies
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          • clean-up
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          • clothing
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          • cultural institution
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          • disaster assesment
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          • disaster recovery centers
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          • distribution
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          • emergency housing
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          • farming
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          • FEMA
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          • financial assistance
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          • food
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          • food aid
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          • food collection
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          • free housing
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          • fundraising
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          • grief counseling
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          • groceries
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          • guidance
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          • gutting
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          • housing search
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          • hygeine
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          • in-kind donations
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          • information
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          • legal aid
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          • legal services
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          • long-term housing
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          • meals
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          • medical assistance
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          • medical services
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          • medical supplies
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          • mental health services
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          • mold-remediation
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          • mucking
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          • parish specific information
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          • pet supplies
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          • professional services
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          • Rebuilding
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          • school supplies
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          • school supplies collection
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          • shelter
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          • supplies collection
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          • supply distribution
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          • temporary housing
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          • water

        • Livingston Parish Public Schools

            Schools have returned beginning Monday Sept. 12. Parents can fill out an online survey to identify location and transportation needs for student: 
            https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6HNFPVG  Learn More

          • National Disaster Legal Aid

              Call the Louisiana Legal Assistance hotline for legal help.  Learn More

            • DEAF Focus

                DEAF Focus is offering support and resources for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing flood victims. For information, please call the numbers provided, email or stop by.  Learn More

                  Available information:
                • disability

              • Louisiana Workforce Commission

                  Flood victims who lost their jobs or are temporarily out of work will be eligible for federal money to help cover lost wages. Businesses damaged by flooding can also apply for relief for affected employees. Deadline for application is October 14th.  Learn More

                • Louisiana Governor’s Office of Disability

                    The Office of Disability assists people with disabilities and their families by connecting them to supports and services that they need.
                    Contact Bambi Polotzola by phone or email to get connected to resources.  Learn More

                      Available information:
                    • disability

                  • Louisiana Advocacy Center

                      If you have any disability-related trouble accessing flood resources and services, contact the Advocacy Center for assistance.
                      Si tiene alguna dificultad para acceder a los recursos y servicios relacionados con la discapacidad, contacta el Advocacy Center para la asistencia.    Learn More

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                      • interpreter

                    • Together Baton Rouge: Homeowners

                        Together Baton Rouge has a master sign up list of houses that need to be cleaned out, gutted, mucked, or remediated from mold. The list will the go to all the major entities doing that work.  Learn More

                          Available information:
                        • disaster assesment

                      • FEMA

                          Louisiana disaster survivors are urged to register for federal disaster assistance with FEMA. The claim number for the flooding in Louisiana is 4277. When you have completed the FEMA registration, you will be assigned a FEMA registration number.  Learn More

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                          • financial assistance