Hurricane Ida News
On Hurricane Ida, COVID-19, and trauma: Resilience cannot be a permanent state By Ashley K. Shelton, Founder and President
Disaster Recovery: A System That Continues to Fail Its People
By Janea Jamison, Program Director
Resiliency Politics & Mutual Aid in the Wake of Hurricane Ida
by Sean Fahey, Big Easy Magazine
Stop Asking Us to Be Resilient: On Hurricane Ida, COVID-19, and Trauma in Louisiana
by Ashley K. Shelton, Published in Essence
12 organizations directly helping Black, brown victims of Hurricane Ida
by Danielle James, Yahoo News
Hurricane Ida Resources
Statewide
UPDATES:
- Text “IDA” to 67283
- Create a secure Smart911 Profile to share critical information and receive updates
- Register for disaster assistance with FEMA if you live in a disaster designated parish, even if you do not notice immediate damage at disasterassistance.gov. If you discover damage later, you will need to have this account to claim damages.
- If you file a claim for disaster assistance, you may need to file twice. Keep all receipts, records, and information when you file for assistance.
- If you are looking for community resources, mutual aid, or available FEMA resources, visit PowerCoalition.org.
Contact Cajun Navy: 504-517-6289
Request help from the Cajun Navy: https://cajunnavy-forms.nogginoca.com
Our disaster assistance partners can provide help with immediate needs FEMA is not authorized to provide.
- Emergency Medical Assistance: Please dial 9-1-1.
- Emergency Shelter: Locate options by zip code by visiting the American Red Cross, or Salvation Army, or by texting SHELTER and your zip code (for example, “SHELTER 01234”) to 4FEMA (43362). For Spanish text REFUGIO and your zip code. (Standard text message rates apply.) You can also download the FEMA Mobile App to find open shelters.
- Immediate Needs: Contact your local emergency management agency for help. The FEMA Helpline (1-800-621-3362 / TTY (800) 462-7585) may be able to provide additional referrals.
FEMA has approved Temporary Direct Housing for 10 of the most impacted parishes: Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa, and Terrebonne. Survivors can visit idashelteringla.com/en-US/ or call 844-268-0301 to register for temporary sheltering.
- This program makes available several additional short-term housing solutions to Louisiana survivors.
- Survivors who applied with FEMA for assistance do not need to reapply to be eligible for Direct Housing.
- Direct Housing is not an immediate solution for a survivor's interim and longer-term housing needs because it takes significant time to implement.
- Not everyone impacted by Ida will be eligible for direct housing. Therefore, it is important that partners at all levels – local, state, other federal, nonprofit and private sector – work together to fill any gaps
Eighteen FEMA disaster recovery centers (DRCs) are open in 12 Louisiana parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Ida.
To find a DRC closest to you and the hours of operation, visit the FEMA DRC Locator or check the FEMA App. All centers will follow COVID-19 precautions and masks will be required by both FEMA specialists and survivors.
FEMA is operating a drive-up registration intake center at the Jefferson Parish Health Unit – 1855 Ames Blvd in Marrero – every day from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. This registration center is available for those whose primary residence (renters and owners) sustained damage due to #Ida.
For information in Spanish only, please visit FEMA en Español.
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program: femaevachotels.com or call 800-621-3362
FEMA information for Hurricane Ida: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ida
Disaster Assistance Application: https://www.disasterassistance.gov
You can also apply by calling tel:1-800-621-3362 (TTY tel:1-800-462-7585) or through the FEMA mobile app.
Fact: FEMA provides financial benefits to eligible applicants who are not insured or underinsured, but those benefits occur after an insurance settlement. Disaster assistance may include financial assistance for temporary lodging and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. FEMA can't duplicate benefits from insurance or pay your deductible.
How FEMA can help Fact Sheet
Currently, there is NOT a FEMA program in place to cover the costs of hotel rooms unless a home is determined to be uninhabitable (lack of power does not deem a house uninhabitable). Our federal, state, and local leaders are working to change this, but for now please maintain all housing receipts.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Before you start your FEMA application, please have the information below and a pen and paper ready.
Social Security Number - You, another adult member or minor child in your household must have a Social Security number. You or they must also be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
If you don't have a Social Security number, read the article How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number card. You will get instructions on what to do and what documents you need.
Once you have your number, you may come back to DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA at one of the phone numbers above to apply.
Insurance Information - Describe the type(s) of insurance coverage you have. This could include coverage under policies like homeowners, flood, automobile, or mobile home insurance.
Damage Information - Describe the damage caused by the disaster. Include the type of disaster (like flood, hurricane, or earthquake) and the type of dwelling or vehicle (like a condo, mobile home or house, or a car or truck).
Financial Information - Provide your total annual household income, before taxes, at the time of the disaster.
Contact Information - Provide the address and phone number of the property where the damage occurred and the address and phone number of where we can reach you now.
Direct Deposit Information (optional) - If approved, we can deposit your funds directly into your bank account. You just need to provide the following banking information:
- Bank name
- Type of account (like checking or savings)
- Routing number
- Account number
Scams - Do not trust anyone who offers financial help and then asks for money or personal information.
- DHS, FEMA, HHS, and CDC staff never charge for disaster assistance.
- Federal and local disaster workers do no solicit or accept money.
- Beware of visits, calls, or emails from people claiming to be from FEMA asking for your Social Security number, bank account, or other sensitive information. Giving out this type of information can lead to identity theft.
Individuals and households in these designated counties are eligible to apply for financial and direct services. Apply for assistance, or learn more about the Individual Assistance program.
FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs. IHP assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet your basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
IHP Assistance may include:
- Funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance, or reimbursement for hotel costs
- A temporary housing unit, if approved for the disaster, when you are not able to use rental assistance due to a lack of available housing resources
- Funds to support the repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as the household’s primary residence, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or bridges
- Funds for other uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs, such as repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, or funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care, funeral, and other miscellaneous items approved by your state, territory, or tribal government
- Funds for hazard mitigation assistance to help eligible homeowners repair or rebuild stronger, more durable homes.
Available in the following Parishes:
- Ascension (Parish)
- Assumption (Parish)
- East Baton Rouge (Parish)
- East Feliciana (Parish)
- Iberia (Parish)
- Iberville (Parish)
- Jefferson (Parish)
- Lafourche (Parish)
- Livingston (Parish)
- Orleans (Parish)
- Plaquemines (Parish)
- Pointe Coupee (Parish)
- St. Bernard (Parish)
- St. Charles (Parish)
- St. Helena (Parish)
- St. James (Parish)
- St. John the Baptist (Parish)
- St. Martin (Parish)
- St. Mary (Parish)
- St. Tammany (Parish)
- Tangipahoa (Parish)
- Terrebonne (Parish)
- Washington (Parish)
- West Baton Rouge (Parish)
- West Feliciana (Parish)
You can create an online FEMA Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) account at DisasterAssistance.gov. You will be instructed to create a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) for secure access to your disaster assistance application information.
Within your online account, you can:
- Review your disaster assistance application information
- Provide updates pertaining to your personal information and needs
- View letters and messaging sent to you by FEMA
- Get details on additional documents that FEMA needs to process your assistance
- Upload documents your file
- Review information that FEMA has received from you
State, local, tribal and territorial governments and certain private-non-profit organizations in these designated counties are eligible for assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Learn more about the Public Assistance program.
PA-A
- Ascension (Parish)
- Assumption (Parish)
- East Baton Rouge (Parish)
- East Feliciana (Parish)
- Iberia (Parish)
- Iberville (Parish)
- Jefferson (Parish)
- Lafourche (Parish)
- Livingston (Parish)
- Orleans (Parish)
- Plaquemines (Parish)
- Pointe Coupee (Parish)
- St. Bernard (Parish)
- St. Charles (Parish)
- St. Helena (Parish)
- St. James (Parish)
- St. John the Baptist (Parish)
- St. Martin (Parish)
- St. Mary (Parish)
- St. Tammany (Parish)
- Tangipahoa (Parish)
- Terrebonne (Parish)
- Washington (Parish)
- West Baton Rouge (Parish)
- West Feliciana (Parish)
PA-B
- Acadia (Parish)
- Allen (Parish)
- Ascension (Parish)
- Assumption (Parish)
- Avoyelles (Parish)
- Beauregard (Parish)
- Bienville (Parish)
- Bossier (Parish)
- Caddo (Parish)
- Calcasieu (Parish)
- Caldwell (Parish)
- Cameron (Parish)
- Catahoula (Parish)
- Claiborne (Parish)
- Concordia (Parish)
- De Soto (Parish)
- East Baton Rouge (Parish)
- East Carroll (Parish)
- East Feliciana (Parish)
- Evangeline (Parish)
- Franklin (Parish)
- Grant (Parish)
- Iberia (Parish)
- Iberville (Parish)
- Jackson (Parish)
- Jefferson (Parish)
- Jefferson Davis (Parish)
- La Salle (Parish)
- Lafayette (Parish)
- Lafourche (Parish)
- Lincoln (Parish)
- Livingston (Parish)
- Madison (Parish)
- Morehouse (Parish)
- Natchitoches (Parish)
- Orleans (Parish)
- Ouachita (Parish)
- Plaquemines (Parish)
- Pointe Coupee (Parish)
- Rapides (Parish)
- Red River (Parish)
- Richland (Parish)
- Sabine (Parish)
- St. Bernard (Parish)
- St. Charles (Parish)
- St. Helena (Parish)
- St. James (Parish)
- St. John the Baptist (Parish)
- St. Landry (Parish)
- St. Martin (Parish)
- St. Mary (Parish)
- St. Tammany (Parish)
- Tangipahoa (Parish)
- Tensas (Parish)
- Terrebonne (Parish)
- Union (Parish)
- Vermilion (Parish)
- Vernon (Parish)
- Washington (Parish)
- Webster (Parish)
- West Baton Rouge (Parish)
- West Carroll (Parish)
- West Feliciana (Parish)
- Winn (Parish)
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program: femaevachotels.com or call 800-621-3362
Text LASHELTER to 898-211 or call 211 for statewide drive-up shelters
Text NOLAREADY to 77295.
If you are in need of shelter, you can go to the
Rapides Coliseum
5600 Coliseum Road
Alexandria LA 71303
Pets Welcome
The Red Cross has opened shelters across Louisiana, to find one, use this link: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
Airbnb: How to book an emergency stay
Louisiana participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to purchase “hot” or prepared foods through September 28, 2021
Children displaced due to natural disasters qualify for P-EBT
DSNAP APPROVED FOR HURRICANE IDA
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval September 14, 2021, to begin Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations to provide additional food aid to families impacted by Hurricane Ida. The interview process will run in three phases beginning on Monday, September 20. According to USDA FNS rules, DSNAP cannot begin in communities until all other federal disaster food assistance in a parish has ended (including PODs and Disaster Household Distribution), power and telephone/internet connectivity are restored, mail delivery is in operation, and grocery store shelves are open.
- Pre-register online first. Step-by-step instructions can be found at www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP.
- Download the LA Wallet mobile app for identity and residency verification. Information on the app, including download links, can be found at LAWallet.com
- Gather all information needed for the application. A list of what is needed can be found in the FAQs at www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP
What to expect in Louisiana D-SNAP and SNAP after a disaster
https://www.labudget.org/2021/09/louisiana-d-snap-guide/
Pre-register for D-SNAP: http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/dsnap-registration or phone 225-342-6700 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
You can pre-register for DSNAP now and be ready if DSNAP becomes available for your community.
Text LADSNAP to 898-211 to receive DSNAP updates.
Online Pre-Registration
The pre-registration is simple and can be done online through the CAFÉ customer portal. Pre-registration is only the first step; an application is also required.
- Due to technology upgrades, even households who have pre-registered for DSNAP before must pre-register again. Doing so now also provides everyone an opportunity to ensure the household’s listed family members and contact information are up-to-date.
Why Pre-Register?
- Pre-registration will speed up the application process that determines final eligibility after DSNAP is authorized.
- You may not have access to necessary information following a disaster or evacuation.
Pre-Registration Does Not Guarantee Benefits
DSNAP is only administered after a federally-declared disaster and after the State of Louisiana receives approval from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services to activate DSNAP services. If a DSNAP is authorized, eligibility for benefits will be based on the applicant's household income, resources, and disaster-related expenses.
SNAP Recipients Not Eligible for DSNAP
If SNAP clients are eligible for additional benefits in the event of a disaster, those benefits would either be loaded onto their EBT cards automatically or the SNAP recipients would have to submit a form through a process other than the DSNAP.
- S&WB says water pressure is stable and water remains safe to drink
- Call 504-52-WATER (504-529-2837)
- If 52-WATER is down, call 504-864-8266
Operate generators safely
- Place generator at least 20 feet away from your home and away from open doors, windows, and vents
- Before refueling, turn the generator off and allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes
- Do not use a generator in wet conditions
- Have a fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide monitor for your home
- Never try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall outlet
If using a generator, be sure to follow Entergy’s Generator Safety information
Do not connect generators to a home or building's wiring, even through an outlet. They may send electricity to the power lines linemen are working to restore.
Text “REG” to 36778 for Entergy Updates
Louisiana Hurricane Ida Rumor Control Page - FEMA will share information about current rumors or scams related to Louisiana Hurricane Ida relief on this page.
Governor Edwards just signed an executive order suspending all legal deadlines, which includes evictions, statewide until September 24th.
If you are a renter who evacuated and has not yet returned home, make sure to notify your landlord you have not moved out and do intend to return, ideally in writing such as by text or email.
If you're worried you might be evicted despite the suspension, call the housing unit at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - SLLS at (504) 529-1000, extension 223. For more information on your rights as a renter after disasters, visit SLLS's blog.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Members: Free 24/7 online health visits with BlueCare using code "IDA" through Sept. 6
GoodRx: Free online provider visit with code LA-RELIEF-100
Ochsner Health is offering free urgent care (use code “IDA”) and behavioral health (use code “IDATherapy”) telemedicine visits via Ochsner Anywhere Care through Monday, September 6.
Mental Health Resources
- Crisis Text Line: Text “REACHOUT” to 741741
- LA Office of Behavioral Health: Keep Calm Line - 1-866-310-7977
- Behavioral Health Recovery: Outreach Line - 1-833-333-1132
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
Louisiana Department of Health: Vaccine sites, testing sites, and other information
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment not was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Ida.
File your claim online: LAWORKS.net
Eligible Parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.
Deadline to File: October 4th
You can view open pharmacies here: http://rxopen.org/
Rx Open provides information on the operating status of healthcare facilities in areas impacted by a disaster. Users can use the Facilities map to search for individual facility status when the map is active for an event.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that all interstate systems in Louisiana are open and travel lanes are clear of debris. Please keep the travel lanes clear for the response efforts to areas affected by the storm.
Call 511 or visit 511LA.org before traveling to check for State road closures
View open gas stations here:
Operation Blue Roof aims to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until permanent repairs are made.
The Parishes that have been identified are: Ascension, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Terrebonne. This program is a free service to homeowners.
This program is for primary residences or a permanently occupied rental property with less than 50 percent structural damage. Vacation rental properties are not eligible for this program.
Roofs that are flat or made of metal or clay, slate, or asbestos tile do not qualify. All storm debris must be removed for the roof to qualify.
Residents can sign up for the program at Blueroof.us Here, you can sign up for Blue Roof assistance using a Right of Entry (ROE) form, which gathers information about your residence. Residents can call toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258) for more information regarding this program.
Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
US Chamber of Commerce: Disaster Help Desk for Business
Louisiana Economic Development: Resources for impacted businesses
SBA Disaster Loans: low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Louisiana businesses in Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes as a result of Hurricane Ida. Visit the SBA's disaster loan assistance site, or reach out via its virtual business recovery center (information below) for assistance.
- Virtual Business Recovery Center and
Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Monday – Sunday (7 days/week)
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern Time
FOCWAssistance@sba.gov
(800) 659-2955 - Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.
SBA offers small businesses, small ag cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofits of any size Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available to businesses regardless of any property damage
Small Business Loan Administration
Eligible Parishes: WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, WEST FELICIANA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, POINTE COUPEE, SAINT BERNARD, SAINT CHARLES, SAINT HELENA, SAINT JAMES, SAINT MARTIN, SAINT MARY, SAINT TAMMANY, ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, TANGIPAHOA, TERREBONNE
What Types of Disaster Loans are Available?
Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
What are the Credit Requirements?
Credit History – Applicants must have a credit history acceptable to SBA.
Repayment – Applicants must show the ability to repay all loans.
Collateral – Collateral is required for physical loss loans over $25,000 and all EIDL loans over $25,000. SBA takes real estate as collateral when it is available. SBA will not decline a loan for lack of collateral, but requires you to pledge what is available.
Keep Calm Hotline: 1-866-310-7977
Behavioral Health Recovery Outreach Line: 1-833-333-1132
Crisis Text Line: Text “REACHOUT” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255
Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM): BEAM is a training, movement building and grant making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black communities. BEAM envisions a world where there are no barriers to Black Healing.
Toolkits & Education: graphics on accountability, self-control, and emotional awareness; journal prompts; articles on Black mental health
Videos: trainings and webinars, recorded and available for free
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: changing the perception of mental illness in the African-American community by encouraging people to get the help they need; focuses on stigma/self-stigma reduction and building trust between Black people and the mental health field.
Resource Guide: directory of mental health providers and programs that serve the Black community; includes therapists, support groups, etc, but also digital content, faith-based programs, educational programs, etc
Therapy for Black Girls: online space encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls; referral tool to find a therapist in your area
Therapist Directory: find trusted therapists that can help you navigate being a strong, Black woman; can search for in-office therapist by your location or virtual therapist.
The Loveland Foundation: financial assistance to Black women & girls seeking therapy
Therapy for Black Men: primarily a therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy; includes some resources and stories.
Dr. Ebony’s My Therapy Cards: self-exploration card deck created by a Black female psychologist for other women of color; created with the intention of helping other women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health.
Innopsych: InnoPsych’s mission is to bring healing to communities of color by changing the face and feel of therapy. They strive to make therapists of color more visible in the community by creating a path to wellness-themed business ownership; to make it faster (and easier) for people of color to match with a therapist of color; and to create a major shift in how communities of color (or POCs) view therapy.
Safe Black Space: Safe Black Space is the umbrella under which various services are offered to address people of African ancestry’s individual and community reactions to cultural and racial trauma.
The tax deadline for Louisiana residents and businesses has been extended until January 3, 2022 due to Hurricane Ida.
For more detailed info: https://irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-victims-of-hurricane-ida-in-louisiana
Resources by Parish
- Text “NOLAREADY” to 77295
- NOLA Ready - Hurricane Ida
- Citywide curfew - 8pm to 6am
- Nola.com has introduced Nola.com/lite, a temporary, text-only website for mobile users with weak internet connections
NOLA Ready Cooling & Charging Centers
The Howlin Wolf and Culture Aid NOLA are in need of chefs and volunteers to feed members of the surrounding community
- Go to 907 South Peters to volunteer or drop off items, and email ellie@cultureaidnola.org to coordinate timing
Our Voice Nuestra Voz is in need of volunteers
- Contact Marydee Moran at 504-298-8817, or direct message @marydeemoran or @ourvoicenuestravoz on Instagram for more information
World Central Kitchen is looking for volunteers to distribute meals to those in need
- For more information visit wck.org/volunteer or email volunteer@wck.org
The Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans has multiple volunteer opportunities to distribute food assistance across the city
St. Roch Park
1-3 p.m.
1800 St. Roch Ave., 70117
Harmony Oaks
1:30-3:30 p.m.
2514 Washington Ave., 70113
St. Maria Goretti Church
1:30-3:30 p.m.
7300 Crowder Blvd., 70127
New Philippians Church
1:30-3:30 p.m.
5324 North Claiborne Ave., 70117
Arthur Monday Center
1-3 p.m.
1111 Newton St., 70114
Rosenwald Recreation Center
3-5 p.m.
1120 South Broad St.
(charging station also available here)
Life Transformation Community Center
4-6 p.m.
8606 Mark St.
NOLAReady: Meals, 4:00 PM -6:00 PM
-900 N Villere
-6600 Belgrade
-1001 Harrison
-5420 Franklin
-4300 St Claude
-624 Louisiana
-5601 Read
-1120 S Broad
Click here to go to the NOLA Ready site for more Resources: bit.ly/3gLu14H
NOLAReady: NORD cooling centers, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM:
-900 N Villere
-6600 Belgrade
-1001 Harrison
-5420 Franklin
-4300 St Claude
-624 Louisiana
-5601 Read
-1120 S Broad
Click here to go to the NOLA Ready site for more Resources: bit.ly/3gLu14H
A/C, charging, water, and FEMA assistance
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Meals from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Daily
Milne Recreation Center
5420 Franklin Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70122
This information changes daily so please check this site for updates: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/HurricaneIda
MREs and Water, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Wesley Barrow Stadium POD
6500 Press Drive
This information changes daily so please check this site for updates: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/HurricaneIda
Register for the Special Needs Registry for assistance with medical conditions: https://specialneeds.nola.gov/Signin?ReturnUrl=%2f
Oxygen Exchange sites are open, where oxygen-dependent residents can get a free full tank. Open at 8am-6pm:
2920 Magazine St
5403 Read Blvd
2500 General de Gaulle Dr
More info: Oxygen Exchange Sites
Call the Special Needs Registry at 504-658-2558 if you need help.
First Aid Station: Opening 8am 9/2 and operating 24/7, Central City Senior Center, 2101 Philip St.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Members: Free 24/7 online health visits with BlueCare using code "IDA" through Sept. 6
GoodRx: Free online provider visit with code LA-RELIEF-100
Ochsner Health is offering free urgent care (use code “IDA”) and behavioral health (use code “IDATherapy”) telemedicine visits via Ochsner Anywhere Care through Monday, September 6.
Mental Health Resources
- Crisis Text Line: Text “REACHOUT” to 741741
- LA Office of Behavioral Health: Keep Calm Line - 1-866-310-7977
- Behavioral Health Recovery: Outreach Line - 1-833-333-1132
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
Text “COVIDNOLA” to 77295
City of New Orleans: Vaccine Page
- 911 for life-threatening emergencies only
- If 911 is down, call NOPD at 504-821-2222
- For non-emergency services, dial 311 or 504-658-2299
- Submit a service request at NOLA-311 online
- Text 311 by texting “Hello” to 311YES (311-937)
- For non-emergency services requiring NOPD assistance, call 504-821-2222
SEPT 2
New Orleans Baptist Seminary
1:00 - 3:00 PM
3939 Gentilly Blvd.
Maria Goretti Church
11:00 AM
7300 Crowder Blvd
Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club
1:00 PM
732 N Broad Street
Arthur Monday Center
1:00 PM
1111 Newton Street
New Philippians Baptist Church
1:30 PM
Milne Rec Center
2:00 PM
5420 Franklin Ave.
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SEPT 3
Notre Dame Seminary
2:00 PM
2901 S Carrolton Ave.
Robert Fresh Market: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- 2222 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, 70117
- 8115 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, 70118
- 5016 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70006
- 7355 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, 70808
Las Palmas Grocery
5100 Westbank Expy
Marrero, LA 70072
Rouses Markets
- 6205 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, 70072 | 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 4001 General DeGaulle Dr., New Orleans, LA 70114
- 2851 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 70056
- 91 Westbank Expy. Suite 600, Gretna, 70053
- 400 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, 70119
- 701 Baronne St., New Orleans, 70113
- 6600 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, 70122
- 717 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, 70001
- 1200 Business Highway 190, Suite B, Covington, 70433
- 3461 Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 70448
- 1644 Gause Blvd, Slidell, 70458
- 4350 Hwy 22 Mandeville, 70471
- 110 U.S. Hwy 190 West, Slidell, 70460
- 145 Berryland Shopping Center, Ponchatoula, 70454
- 2704 West Thomas St, Hammond, 70401
- 13330 Hwy 1085, Covington, 70433
- 10130 Crossing Way Suite 300, Denham Springs, 70726
- 2300 Church St. (Hwy. 64) Bldg 7, Zachary, 70791
- 40017 Hwy 42, Prairieville, 70769
- 3446 Drusilla Ln, Baton Rouge, 70809
- 7580 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, 70810
- 600 Arlington Creek Centre Blvd, Baton Rouge, 70820
- 209 S Airline Hwy, Gonzales, 70737
- 14630 Village Market St. Baton Rouge, 70817
Lakeview Grocery, 801 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 70214 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ideal Market
- 2436, Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, 70119
- 250 S. Broad Ave., New Orleans, 70119
- 3805 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 7002
- 4421 Airline Dr., Metairie, 70001
- 653 Terry Pkwy., Terrytown, 70056
Whole Foods
- 5600 Magazine St., New Orleans, 70115
Happy Discount, 5301 Franklin Ave. (beer, wine, and packaged food)
Duplessier Ice, 2240 Decatur, (ice, $1.50/10 lbs, bags up to 40 lbs, cash only; enter fenced yard on Marigny Street side)
Meraux Quik Stop
3112 E St Bernard Hwy.
Meraux, 70075
Nicosia's Express Lane
101 Bayou Road
St. Bernard, 70085
Fuel Express Mart
4975 W Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, 70001
Shell
2963 U.S. 190
Mandeville, LA 70471
Exxon
3451 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70063
Chevron
4975 W Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, LA 70001
Chevron
447 N. Rampart St.
New Orleans, 70112
Home Depot
- 1100 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, 70125
- 12300 I-10 Service Rd., New Orleans, 70128
- 62 Westbank Expy., Gretna, 70053 | 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lowe's
- 2501 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, 70117 | 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 3640 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 70002 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- NOLA Public Schools and facilities will be closed until further notice
- NOLA Catholic Schools will be closed to in-person and virtual learning until at least Sept. 6
- SUNO's campus will remain closed until power returns
- Classes will be canceled at UNO until at least Sept. 6
- Classes are canceled at Dillard through Sept. 3 and will resume online starting Sept. 6
If using a generator, be sure to follow Entergy’s Generator Safety information
Do not connect generators to a home or building's wiring, even through an outlet. They may send electricity to the power lines linemen are working to restore.
Text “REG” to 36778 for Entergy Updates
Southeast Louisiana Legal Service
Bishop Ott Shelter |
1623 Convention St |
FG Clark Activity Center |
798 Harding Blvd |
Raising Cane's River Center |
275 S River Rd |
Salvation Army |
7361 Airline Hwy |
Albertson's
7515 Perkins Rd.
70808
Albertsons (Burbank)
9960 Bluebonnet Blvd
70810
Bet-R Neighborhood Market
2812 Kalurah St
70808
Hi-Neighbor
9630 Florida Blvd
70815
Hi-Neighbor
5383 Jones Creek Rd
70817
Iverstine Farms (butcher)
4765 Perkins Road
70808
Neighborhood Walmart
5255 Highland Rd
Rouse's (Airline)
14630 Village Market S
70817
Target
6885 Siegen Lane
70809
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Trader Joes
3535 Perkins Rd
70808
Whole Foods
7529 Corporate Blvd
70809
Most Gas Stations in Zachary are Open.
Home Dept (Coursey)
10300 Coursey Blvd
70816
Home Dept (Zachary)
Baton Rouge LA 70816
70791
Home Dept. (North Baton Rouge)
8181 Airline Highway
70815
Home Dept. (Southeast)
18139 Highland Rd
70810
Lowes (east)
1777 Millerville Rd
70816
Lowes (North BR)
9460 Cortana Pl
70815
Lowes (South)
10303 South Mall Dr
70809
FMCNA - BAKER
4353 GROOM RD
70714
Francise Pharmacy
14620 Plank Road
70714
Atomic Burger
5909 Crewk Centre Dr.
70820
Bullfish Bar and Grill
4001 Nicholson Dr
70808
Burgersmith
3613 Perkins Rd
70808
Callihans (Baker)
1940 Main Street
70714
Chickfila (Burbank)
5919 Creek Centre Drive
70820
Curbside
4158 Government st.
70806
Empire Wingz
8032 Scenic Hwy
70807
Empire Wingz II
9402 Burbank Drive
70810
Fat Cow
4350 Highland Rd b1,
70808
Gov't Taco
5621 Government St
70806
Ideal Market (to-go boxes)
9301 Burbank Dr
70820
India's
5230 Essen Lane
70809
Rouls @ LSU
3327 Highland Rd
70802
Shipley's Donuts
5565 Essen Lane
70808
Small Sliders
4343 Nicholson Drive
70808
Soulou
7246 Perkins Rd,
70808
We will be providing phone charging stations, Free Wi-Fi, prepared meals and water (while supplies last). We will expand to more community centers as power restored is restored.
September 1, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
September 2-4, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Community Recharge Station - MLK Community Center
Community Recharge Station - Leo S. Butler Community Center
You can request support in yard clean up or volunteer to clean up yards here: https://crisiscleanup.org/
Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management platform that improves coordination, reduces duplication of efforts, improves efficiency, and improves volunteers' experience
Powerhouse Gym Houma
We have water at the gym but not hot water. Showers and toilets work. If you don't have water come and get a shower. Bring a light, it is dark in the bathrooms. Bring your own towel, soap, and whatever else you need. Open til 4pm.
Ideal Market
3805 Hessmer Ave.
Metairie, LA
Ideal Market
4421 Airline Dr.
Metairie
Ideal Market
653 Terry Pkwy
Gretna
Winn-Dixie
2104 Williams Blvd.
Kenner
Robert Fresh Market
5016 W. Esplanade Ave.
Metairie
Las Palmas Grocery
5100 Westbank Expy
Marrero
Rouse Markets (7a - 4p)
6205 Lapalco Blvd.
Marrero
Rouse Markets
2851 Belle Chasse Hwy
Gretna
Rouse Markets
91 Westbank Expy Suite 600
Gretna
Rouse Markets
717 Clearview Pkwy
Metairie
Brother's Food Mart (No Gas)
2968 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 7007
Marrero
BQ Grocery (Hot Food and Groceries)
140 Louisiana Street
Westwego
Time Saver
1117 Behrman Hwy
Gretna
Marrero Discount Food Store
3050 LA-45
Marrero
Chevron
unconfirmed
647 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA
Shell
unconfirmed
833 Westbank Expy
Westwego
Fuel Express Mart
4975 W Napoleon Ave.
Metaire
State Oil
71254 LA-23
Belle Chasse
Shell Station near Avenue A and West Jeff
4975 W Napoleon Ave.
Metaire
Home Depot
62 Westbank Expy
Gretna
Home Depot
5151 Citrus Blvd
Harahan
Vinnie's Pharmacy
5004-A W Esplanade Ave
Metairie, LA 70006
Mo Fries
700 Terry Parkway
Terrytown, LA 70056
Huey P's Pizza
129 Huey P. Long
Gretna, LA
Wok To Go (CASH ONLY)
2324 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero
Waffle House
52 Westbank Expy
Gretna, LA
3071 Hwy 90 E
Avondale, LA
China King
2211 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero
Pacos Tacos
2434 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey
Tamale Stands
2446 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero
833. Westbank Expy
Westwego
El Paso Mexican
8617 LA-23 N
Belle Chasse
2305 Kenner W. Esplanade
Kenner
Ice House
2151 Williams Blvd.
Kenner
Savannah Discount
2681 Barataria Blvd
Marrero
Wine About IT
445 Wall Blvd
Gretna
O'Reilly Autoparts
625 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna
Johnny Jacobs Playground
5851 5th Ave.
Marrero