State and Federal Resources

State

Emergency.Louisiana.gov

BP has established a claims line for oil spill-related claims, including loss of earnings.
1-800-440-0858

State of Louisiana

Louisiana Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Offices

Louisiana Department of Human Services

Louisiana Family Assistance Program

Louisiana Workforce Commission

Louisiana Department of Social Services

Links to additional Louisiana state resources

Federal

Keeping Workers Safe During Oil Spill Response and Cleanup Operations
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Deep Water Horizon Response
Unified Command

EPA Response to Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
United States Environmental Protection Agency

Find Information about and check eligibility for all Louisiana state benefits programs at GovBenefits.

 

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment Insurance
Find out how to apply for unemployment benefits in Louisiana. 1-800-957-1605

 

Employment

Oil Spill Response Emergency Employment Opportunities
The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Mobile Career Units will be open Saturday, May 8th, and next week  Monday May 10th through Friday May 14th, offering services for individuals affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Find a mobile One Stop Career Center

Find a local One-Stop Career Center

Louisiana Job Bank

Louisiana Job Fair Listings

Louisiana Workforce Commission

Community Resources

Volunteer Louisiana - Receive special training to help with clean up efforts.

Louisiana Community and Faith-based Organization Access Points

Louisiana 2-1-1

Education

Louisiana Department of Education

Resources for People with Disabilities

Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative
U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration

Louisiana Department of Social Services 

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