Hurricane Ida Resources

State of Louisiana Hurricane Updates

• https://hurricanerecovery.la.gov/

For those in New Orleans:

• HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY & RESOURCES CALENDAR (City of NOLA supply distribution, COVID testing, and resources listed by date & location.)

• CALL 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES and 3-1-1 FOR NON-EMERGENCIES (504-658-2299)

  • If your cell phone can’t connect to 9-1-1, call the Emergency Number: 504-671-3600
• If you have medical needs please contact the Special Needs Registry: 504-658-2558 or specialneeds.nola.gov

NOLA READY

Visit the NOLA Ready website OR the Hurricane Ida Recovery Resources Calendar for consistent updates, resources, and information. Text NOLAREADY to 77295 for text message updates. Follow their Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more frequent updates.

HEALTH RESOURCES

• Orleans Parish Assistance Line: 504-658-8700

• Jefferson Parish Assistance Line: 504-349-5360

  • Call if you are in need of water/meds/shelter/food or any other non-emergency assistance due to Ida.

• Disability & Disaster Hotline: 1 (800) 626-4959
  • Available 24/7, led by experts on the many issues affecting people with disabilities in disasters and strategies for meeting those immediate needs.
• New Orleans Breastfeeding Center Parent/Infant 24/7 Hotline: (504) 535-4223

• Prescriptions: Louisianans impacted by Hurricane #Ida who are uninsured can get their prescriptions free of charge through the federal government’s Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP). Call 1-855-793-7470 or for more information on EPAP, visit bit.ly/3CiOXIC.

• Tips for Diabetic Patients Using Insulin: Safe Storage of Insulin

  • Quick Tip: If you are without power and using a cooler to store insulin in ice, wrap the insulin in a towel and place it in a ziploc bag to avoid direct contact with the ice. This will prevent the insulin from freezing.

HARM REDUCTION: 

• Trystero – Syringe distribution & mutual aid. Frequent updates on their instagram.
• SWLA Do No Harm -safety supplies, Narcan distribution & mutual aid.

COVID-19 TESTING & VACCINES:

• Select sites for COVID-19 testing & vaccines are resuming in NOLA area after Hurricane Ida, including at the Mahalia Jackson Theater parking lot. See options at ready.nola.gov/covidcalendar

FOOD RESOURCES

• Culture Aid NOLA – Weekly Grocery Distribution:
  • Wednesdays 6 pm @ Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1835 St. Roch
  • Saturdays 9 am @ Corpus Christi Church, 2022 St. Bernard

Food Assistance:

• SNAP and DSNAP: Louisiana participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to purchase “hot” or prepared foods through September 28, 2021. For DSNAP benefits -register at http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/dsnap-registration. More info on DSNAP.

FINANCIAL AID & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Database of Ida Resources & Information

MUTUAL AID RESOURCES

• Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Form
  • Some things they may be able to assist with include: Cleaning, Rebuilding, Translating legal documents for flood insurance, Sourcing and providing clean bedding, clothes, toiletries, baby supplies, pet supplies, medical supplies, & more.
• Imagine Water Works
• Mutual Aid New Orleans (Facebook Group)
• Another Gulf

FINANCIAL AID

• MACCNO Low Barrier Ida Relief Grants For the Cultural Community: Form
• Actors Fund Hurricane Ida Emergency Assistance
• MusiCares Emergency Financial Assistance
  • MusiCares is going to distribute gift cards for immediate needs and will assess and provide support for other needs on a case-by-case basis. If someone is already in their system from COVID, they are not asking them to fill out another application. Download the paper application here. Get in touch with MusiCares assistance here: MusiCaresRelief@MusiCares.org
• We Got Us- Eternal Seeds Ida Relief: Emergency Fund for Artists & Culture Bearers Impacted by Hurricane Ida
• Forever Calcasieu (Direct financial assistance and resources for Southwest Louisiana)
• The Funky Uncle Hurricane Ida Relief: Form
• OPPRC Hurricane Ida Support: Form
• House of Tulip Hurricane Ida Support: Form (Resources for Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming community members impacted by Hurricane Ida)
• NOLA Black Youth Fund: Form (Prioritizing Black youth from New Orleans)
• Dancers Disaster Relief Fund: More Info
• NOTCF Open NOLA Venue grant: Form (Designed to support the re-opening and ongoing efforts of entertainment venues impacted by COVID & Hurricane Ida setbacks. Funds to supplement PPE, personnel & booking costs.)

• SNAP and DSNAP: Louisiana participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to purchase “hot” or prepared foods through September 28, 2021. DSNAP benefits have not been approved yet but residents are encouraged to pre-register at http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/dsnap-registration. More info on DSNAP.
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): Orleans Parish residents who have experienced unemployment due to Hurricane Ida, and are not already receiving benefits, are encouraged to file a claim by visiting https://www.louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet/Default.aspx
  • Some workers, particularly gig workers, can qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), federal unemployment assistance. You can apply by filing a regular unemployment claim and visiting the above link.

MISC. RESOURCES

• Southeast Louisiana Legal Services – Free Legal Services Helpline: (844) 244-7871 
• USPS Mail Updates
• Looking to reach friends or family that evacuated to a state shelter? Call 225-342-2727 or visit DCFS Connect
• HOUSING: 
  • Gov Edwards has suspended all legal deadlines, including evictions, statewide until 9/24. If you’re a renter who hasn’t returned home, notify your landlord that you have NOT moved out & intend to return, in writing by text/email. Call @SLLSHelps at (504)529-1000 for legal help. (via Fair housing LA, 9/8/21)

DISASTER AID & DAMAGE REPAIR

• NOLA Ready Recovery Assistance Resources
  • Tarp distributions, FEMA assistance, Water & Food distributions, & more
• Crisis Clean Up’s Home Cleanup Hotline: (844) 965-1386 (Free, volunteer-run assistance for residents)
• Operation Blue Roof (TEMPORARY ROOFING)
  • Residents can call toll-free 1-888-ROOF-BLU(1-888-766-3258)

• Damage Assessment (NOT an aid resource):
  • damage.la.gov  Please fill out this survey to report damage to your home in the aftermath of a significant weather event or disaster (residential structures only, no vehicles). Information collected here will help the parish, state, and federal authorities better understand the location and severity of damage impacts.

CLEANUP TIPS: 

• Guide to Cleaning Your Fridge/ Freezer After a Hurricane
• Storm Damage Cleanup Tips
• CDC Mold Cleanup Tips

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

IT’S OK TO NOT BE OK.

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it’s brave to reach out for emotional support. The YOU GOT THIS team has compiled a list of resources available 24/7. If you are experiencing PTSD, overwhelming stress, anxiety, nervousness, suicidal thoughts, are in crisis or distress, or are struggling – please reach out. You are not alone.

• Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
  • 📱 From the United States and its territories, call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support.
  • 📲 To connect with a live DDH crisis counselor 24/7 via SMS, from the 50 states text “TalkWithUs” for English or “Hablanos” for Spanish to 66746. Spanish-speakers from Puerto Rico can text “Hablanos” to 1-787-339-2663.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (also affiliated with Mental Health America): (800) 273-TALK (8255). Available any time of day or night, 365 days a year, this toll-free PTSD helpline has trained volunteers standing by to provide crisis intervention, to offer support for people in distress, and to give information and referrals to people with PTSD and their loved ones.
• Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-TALK (8255) and press “1”. This toll-free hotline is available for veterans and their loved ones. You can also send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential, free support and referrals.
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. This service is available 24/7 and provides free crisis support and information via text.
• National Hopeline Network: (800) 442-HOPE (4673). Available 365 days a year, volunteers who staff this toll-free hotline are specially trained in crisis intervention to provide support, information, and referrals to people in need. You can also access services via chat by pressing the “Chat Now” button on its website.
• PTSD Foundation of America, Veteran Line: (877) 717-PTSD (7873). Providing referrals, information, and helpful resources to veterans and their families, this toll-free hotline is available 24/7.
• Lifeline for Vets: (888) 777-4443. Also geared toward veterans and their families, this toll-free PTSD helpline provides crisis intervention, referrals, and information.
• New Orleans Family Justice Center: 504-866-9554. Hotline available 24/7 with services & resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Greater New Orleans area.
• Louisiana Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1-888-411-1333. Free, confidential, and open 24 hours. Spanish translation is available
• TIKES Free Support for Parents & Caregivers: 504-264-1287. Call or visit the link to request a session.
• Louisiana Spirit Mental Health Hotline: 1-800-256-2522 or TEXT ‘REACHOUT’ to 741751. for those impacted by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana.