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SOUTH LOUISIANA FLOOD INFORMATION & RESOURCES
The weather events in early August were unprecedented. The devastation so many are experiencing in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas is nearly incomprehensible. Below is a list of information and resources for those impacted and for so many of you who have reached out in support of your friends, neighbors and strangers.
FEMA Applications
If you have suffered damage and have been displaced by the recent floods, it is imperative that you sign up for disaster assistance at FEMA’s website immediately, DisasterAssistance.gov. (Pennington Biomedical employees: When you register, you will be given a FEMA identification number which you should forward to Diane Gardner - diane.gardner@pbrc.edu so that we may report the information as requested. Please contact your supervisor if you have any questions or need any assistance.)
Resources
- LA 211 / 232-HELP: Resource phone line that provides vital, non-emergency information on where to access resources.
- Office of the Governor: Resources for Flood Vicitims
- Office of the Governor: Shelter at Home Information
- Federal Emergency Management Agency or (800) 621-3362
- U.S. Small Business Administration or (800) 659-2955
- Louisiana Farm Service Agency (to find your local FSA county office visit http://offices.usda.gov)
- American Red Cross
Information
- FEMA's Guide on Disaster Relief
- FEMA's Guide to Filing a Flood Insurance Claim
- LSU AgCenter Guide to Flood Damage Clean Up
- LSU AgCenter Mold Removal Tips
- LSU AgCenter Guide to Managing in Tough Times
- LSU AgCenter Guide to Staying Healthy after a Disaster
- LSU AgCenter Guide to Preventing Further Damage to Your Flooded Home and Your Health
- LSU AgCenter Guide to Replacing Important Papers
- United Way Flood Recovery Resources
- Louisiana Business Recovery Resources
- Occupational Safety During Disaster Recovery
- Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Flooding in Louisiana
