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Hurricane Recovery

Find Family and Friends

Find People Missing or Perished in Katrina and Rita
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals offers links to organizations helping to locate missing loved ones and to identify the remains of those who perished.
Missing and Found Children
U.S. Department of Justice is working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. View photos of children looking for their parents and see photos of missing children. If you have or need any information, call their hot line: 1-888-544-5475.

Help is Available for Katrina Survivors
Disasterhelp.gov helps Katrina survivors locate information, benefits and services available to them from federal, state, local and other helping agencies.
Key State Government Agencies in the Gulf Region
State emergency management and public health agencies in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
Replace Your Vital Documents
Learn how to replace your important government documents.

Your Home
Assistance to help property owners and renters.
Emergency Shelter and Temporary Housing
Available housing resources.
Katrina Maps from Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Maps depict federal disaster areas, affected HUD-assisted housing units, extent of flooding, multifamily properties in disaster areas...

How the Public Can Help: USA Freedom Corps
Find a volunteer opportunity in the hurricane-affected area or in your own community. Connect with organizations, schools and businesses in the hurricane-affected area. Donate cash contributions to official relief funds, and/or donate goods and services.
Hurricane Contracting Information Center
Central point for businesses to register for and become aware of federal contracting opportunities in the Gulf Coast.

Health and Safety in Hurricane Recovery
Prevent illness and injury, keep food and water safe, clean up safely, mental health resources...

Get Answers to Your Most Common Questions
How can I: help, avoid scams, get assistance, stay safe, get more information...

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