State and Federal Resources
State
Louisiana Disaster Information
Prepare for a Hurricane
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
Medical Special Needs Shelters
Links to additional Louisiana state resources
Federal
Federal Emergence Management Agency (FEMA)
Hurricane Gustav
Find Information about and check eligibility for all Louisiana state benefits programs at GovBenefits.
Visit HOPE NOW to find free mortgage counseling help, check if you qualify for a Home Affordable Loan Modification program, and more.
Disaster Assistance loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to qualifying businesses from the following counties: Claiborne, East Carroll, Morehouse, Union and West Carroll.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Find out how to apply for unemployment benefits in Louisiana. 1-800-957-1605
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
If you are not eligible for Unemployment Insurance, you may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Employment
Find a local One-Stop Career Center Get frequent updates on one-stop Center closings;
call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627) TTY:1-877-889-5627.
Louisiana Job Bank
Louisiana Job Fair Listings
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Community Resources
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