Dear Friend,

We must be fully prepared for disasters and be ready with swift, effective response systems. I am regularly updating my Hurricane and Tropical Weather Resources page with the latest information to provide Louisianians with preparedness and recovery assistance. Below, please find the latest resources available for each of the parishes in LA-02. Please note that things will change fast, so check guidance from local news or government websites for the most up-to-date information.

Here are a few steps to take to prepare for a storm:

State of Louisiana

The State of Louisiana has created getagameplan.org to provide information regarding the state.

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Louisiana disaster survivors are urged to register for federal disaster assistance with FEMA. Individuals and business owners in the designated parishes who had storm or flood damage should register for “Individual Assistance” with FEMA in the following ways:

Online at disasterassistance.gov
By phone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
People who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585
For those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance

If you are eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance, FEMA will pay the cost to stay in certain lodging providers for a limited period. Costs covered are for the cost of the room and taxes, and any other expenses are not included. Search the list of participating locations to see if they have availability in the area you have selected. Since room availability changes quickly, please call the lodging provider prior to traveling to be sure the lodging provider can accommodate your need.

You must have a FEMA registration number to access a list of participating lodging providers. Apply for FEMA disaster assistance above to obtain a registration number.

Shelters

For shelter information, text ‘LASHELTER’ to 898211 or call 2-1-1.

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP)

DSNAP provides eligible households who do not currently receive SNAP benefits with help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster. You can pre-register now.

Orleans Parish

The City of New Orleans will provide constant updates via Twitter and at ready.nola.gov/home/. You can also sign up to receive information from the city by texting NOLAREADY to 77295.

Baton Rouge

Visit http://brla.gov/list.aspx to join the NotifyMe system and stay up-to-date with important City-Parish notifications. Sign up to receive Red Stick Ready text alerts by texting REDSTICKREADY to (225) 243-9991 and follow them on Twitter.

Jefferson Parish

For the most up-to-date information for the parish, visit jeffparish.net or Twitter.

St. John the Baptist Parish

For the most up-to-date information for the parish, visit Sjbparish.gov or Twitter.

St. James Parish

For the most up-to-date information for the parish, visit stjamesla.com or Twitter.

Ascension Parish

For the most up-to-date information for the parish, visit ascensionparish.net or Twitter.

St. Charles Parish

For the most up-to-date information for the parish, visit stcharlesparish.gov or Twitter.

Assumption Parish

For the most up-to-date information for the parish, visit assumptionla.com or Twitter.

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Stay Safe,

Troy A. Carter, Sr.
Member of Congress