Emergency response RESOURCES

If you know of a disaster resource in the New Orleans metro area that is currently not included, please reach out. Please be sure to include the service provided, name of service provider, website link & phone number.


Contractors	Do your own due diligence: Verify contractor’s license with the Louisiana State Contractor’s Office Insist on a complete and clearly written contract that includes itemized unit materials costs to be able to submit to insurance as needed. DO ask for references and DO NOT pay cash up front. Visit hbagno.org for a list of contractors in the New Orleans metro area who in the home builder’s association membership directory.
CASA	Information & resources for children and families (especially those in the child welfare or court systems)
CDC	Know how the COVID-19 pandemic can affect disaster preparedness and recovery, and what you can do to keep yourself and others safe.
Department of Education	School closures/updates and school meal sites/family resources
Disaster Assistance	FEMA AID SBA Disaster Assistance Applicants may also call the SBA Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For the hearing impaired, dial 1-800-877-8339 Disaster Unemployment Assistance According to the website: If you need phone assistance with an unemployment claim, please note that a new call-in schedule based on the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) will be implemented beginning in November: If your SSN ends with 0000-2499, your designated call-in day will be Mondays. SSNs ending with 2500-4999 should call on Tuesdays. SSNs ending with 5000-7499 have Wednesdays as the designated call-in day. SSNs ending with 7500-9999 should call on Thursdays. Fridays have been designated as open to anyone needing assistance. Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance A disaster can trigger issuance of a few different kinds of "emergency" SNAP benefits. Here is a link to Quick Facts about Emergency Benefits
Gas Availability	This interactive map shows gas station status and outages with data sourced by Gas Buddy The data and information available is based on vetted crowd source information as well as participating gas companies.
Generators	GNO Power Match GNO, Inc. has built a webpage to connect those with generators to companies and organizations in need. Visit GNO PowerMatch if you need a generator. If you have generators for sale, rental, loan, or donation, visit GNO PowerMatch and scroll to “Vendor Submission.”
IRS.gov	This link leads to: tax withholding calculator. For help with your withholding, you may use the Tax Withholding Estimator. You can use the tax withholding estimator to estimate your 2020 income tax. You can also find additional information on filing your taxes.
LA Workforce Commission	Unemployment information, career center and job opportunities postings
Louisiana Department of Insurance	Office of Consumer Advocacy & Consumer Services Having trouble with a claim or your insurance company? Reach out to the consumer advocacy department and make sure your voice is heard and your needs are met. Post storm insurance basics
Libraries Near You	Libraries for wifi access, phone charging, and air conditioning. Call ahead to confirm hours or check online to ensure they are currently online and able to serve clients.
National Domestic Violence Hotline	For those who may be trapped with an abuser
Nola.Gov	Assistance for Orleans Parish residents: Food assistance, legal assistance, unemployment insurance, utilities, mental health support
Nola.Com Text Only Version	This is Nola.com LITE for staying up to date on current events. This site is designed to be able to be used with a weak internet connection.
Road Closures	An interactive map of road closures
Roof Tarps	To request a temporary roof tarp on a building contact blueroof.us or call 888-766-3258
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans	Disaster assistance loans for businesses & non profits
SSA.gov	Information on retirement income via social security, disability and medicare
Securities & Exchange Commission	Financial tools and calculators and additional resources
United States Chamber of Commerce	Disaster Help Desk for Businesses U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has resources to help businesses recover from disasters. Reach out to their Disaster Help Desk for Business, or call them 24/7 at 1-888-692-4943.
Utilities Status Updates	Cleco Status Map Entergy Status Map
Work Nola	Job resources and openings