Health and Human Services Activities and Resources
This web page provides information on HHS activities to aid survivors of Hurricane Katrina and information on health and safety during a disaster. The web page also provides information on the activities of other key federal and state government agencies and links to agency websites.

HHS Hurricane Katrina Bulletin: HIPAA Privacy and Disclosures in Emergency Situations
This web page contains the recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's (HHS) Hurricane Katrina bulletin on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") privacy and disclosures in emergency situations. People who are displaced and in need of health care as a result of a severe disaster such as Hurricane Katrina, need ready access to health care and the means of contacting family and caregivers. This bulletin emphasizes how the HIPAA Privacy Rule allows patient information to be shared to assist in disaster relief efforts, and to assist patients in receiving the care they need.

Emergency Response Information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
This Center for Medicare and Medicaid website provides up to date information for people with Medicare and Medicaid, and their providers with regards to natural disasters, extreme weather and emergencies.

Social Security Hurricane Information
This web page provides payment and other information for Social Security beneficiaries affected by hurricanes.