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Hurricane Isaac has had an enormous impact on Gulf Coast communities, many still recovering from hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike and, of course, the BP oil disaster. Although these communities are hailed for their resiliency, most recently by the president himself, we know that the road to recovery is long and hard. Additionally, sometimes not knowing where to look for resources can hinder the recovery process. From our 18 years of experience as an advocate for the Gulf, GRN understands this and is committed to being a resource for information.
Here are some important numbers and website to help your recovery begin:
Resources For Louisiana
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) (225) 925-7500
Louisiana State Police (225) 925-6325 or *LSP from any cell phone
Louisiana State Police Road Closure Hotline (800) 469-4828
If you come across oil in Louisiana, the state asks that citizens report possible oil related debris to both the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802 and the 24-hour Louisiana Emergency Hazardous Materials Hotline at (877) 925-6595.
Please also report your finding to the Gulf Restoration Network at
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or (504) 525-1528
Please provide as much information as possible;
-description of location and direction on getting to the location
-description of deposited material
-photos if possible
-contact information for person submitting location
Orleans Parish:
Locations Providing Supplies (ice, water, MRE's, varies by location) –
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- 5501 Read Blvd in New Orleans East near the intersection of Read and Lake Forrest Blvd;
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- 2730 Vespasian Blvd on the West Bank
- 700 Poland Avenue in the Bywater
Non-Emergency Hotline – Debris Removal - Dial 311
Jefferson Parish:
Locations Providing Supplies (ice, water, MRE's, varies by location) –
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- Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego
- Butch Duhe Playground, 1710 10th St., Kenner
- Harahan City Hall, 6437 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan
- Helen Cox High School, 2200 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey
- First Parish Court, 920 David Dr., Metairie
- FOR LAFITTE RESIDENTS ONLY: Lafitte Town Hall, 2654 Jean Lafitte Boulevard, Lafitte
- FOR GRAND ISLE RESIDENTS ONLY: Grand Isle Fire Department, 2757 LA Hwy 1, Grand Isle
BEAT THE HEAT Red Cross Shelters:
In East Jefferson:
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- Mike Miley Playground, 6716 West Metairie Ave., Metairie
- Little Farms Playground, 10301 South Park St., River Ridge
On the West Bank:
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- Kings Grant Playground, 3805 15th Street, Harvey
- PARD Playground, 5185 Eighty Arpent Road, Marrero
Jefferson Parish Emergency Management (504) 349-5360
Sign up for Emergency Alerts at www.jalert.com
Jefferson Parish Streets (504) 838-1150
Plaquemines Parish:
Locations Providing Supplies (ice, water, MRE's, varies by location) –
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- Idlewild, 11422 Hwy 23 in Belle Chasse (Tarps an Ice available)
- Port Sulphur Fire Station, 114 Civic Drive
- Boothville-Venice Fire Station, 42661 Hwy 23
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has been set up at the Belle Chasse Auditorium at 8398 Hwy 23 in Belle Chasse. It is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Residents can also receive more information at (800) 621-FEMA or go to www.disasterassistance.gov.
St. John the Baptist Parish:
Locations Providing Supplies (ice, water, MRE's, varies by location) –
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- East St. John Elementary, 400 Ory Drive, LaPlace
- Emily C. Watkins, 938 LA Hwy 628, LaPlace
- Fifth Ward Elementary, 158 Panther Drive, Reserve
- Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet
- 240 LA Hwy 54, Mount Airy
- Leon Godchaux School, 1880 Hwy 44, Reserve
- St. John the Baptist Courthouse, 2393 Hwy 18, Edgard
Resources for Mississippi
MS Emergency Management Agency
866-519-MEMA
MS Small Business Development Center
(800) 725 - 7232
Emergency Operations Centers:
- Hancock County (228) 466-8320
- Harrison County (228) 865-4002
- Jackson County (228) 769-3111
American Red Cross disaster supply distribution sites:
open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
http://mississippi-redcross.org/
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- Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2903 Short Cut Road in Pascagoula
- Harrison County Skate Park on Dubuys Road in Gulfport
If you come across oil in Mississippi, the state asks that citizens report possible oil related debris to the: National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.
Please also report your finding to the Gulf Restoration Network at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or (504) 525-1528
Please provide as much information as possible;
-description of location and direction on getting to the location
-description of deposited material
-photos if possible
-contact information for person submitting location
General Resources:
To apply for federal and state disaster assistance visit www.disasterassistance.gov or via smartphone at m.fema.gov.
Applicants may also call 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
(800) 621-3362
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Application deadline October 2, 2012
1-866-783-5567
http://www.laworks.net
U.S. Social Security Administration
(800) 722-1213 (TTY (800) 325-0778)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(800) 827-1000
Medicare
1-800-633-4227. TTY/TDD 1-877-486-2048
American Red Cross
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Entergy
1-800-ENTERGY ((800) 368-3749)
Power Outages: (800) 9OUTAGE ((800) 968-8243)
State Farm
1-800-782-8332
Michelle Erenberg is the Special Projects Coordinator and works with the Gulf Future Collaborative, a regional effort to restore the Gulf, defend our communities, and create a clean future.
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