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Hurricane Katrina

On August 28th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the southern coast of the United States with devastating effect.  It was reported that more then 1,800 people lost there lives, and more then $81 billion dollars in damages occurred.

As a result, efforts to assist those effected by Hurricane Katrina still continue, as those effected by the terrible hurricane continue to work to regain the health and livelihood that they had before the storm.  The resources below provide access to historical information related to the event, as well as on-going aid and assistance that is currently available to the effected public.

 

What You Should Know

One Year Anniversary of hurricane Katrina [Whitehouse.gov]

Hurricane Katrina: What government is doing [DHS]

Hurricane Katrina Community Advisory Board

Public Health Recovery from Katrina and Other 2005 Hurricanes [CDC]

Summary of Federal Payments Available for Providing Health Care Services to Hurricane Evacuees and Rebuilding Health Care Infrastructure

Transportation of Evacuees with Medical Needs

HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance Guidance and Enforcement Statements for Activities in Response to Hurricane Katrina

2005 Hurricane Season Media: Press Releases and Transcripts of Briefings

Things You Can Do

Locate Assistance with Health Benefits

Locate Assistance through Health Services

Locate Assistance with prescription drug records (Katrina Health) 

Locate Financial Assistance

Locate Assistance with Child Services

Locate Assistance with Unemployment

Locate Assistance for Persons with Disabilities or Special Needs

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