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Survivor Services
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season? 
 This insurance industry organization was formed to provide "information on the insurance industry's response [to hurricanes], supplying claim filing tips and maintain a dialogue with the public through an active consumer outreach program." Includes insurance advice for Hurricane Katrina damage recovery, a brochure about settling insurance claims after a disaster, a list of toll-free phone numbers of insurance companies, and related information. Some material also available in Spanish. http://www.iii.org/prepare/home/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jun 13, 2007 FEMA Warns Disaster Victims To Be Careful When Seeking Contractors For Repairs
"Returning to a storm-damaged home is bad enough, but don't be a victim twice when seeking contractor services to rebuild." Advice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on hiring building contractors after a disaster. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=5035 Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Industries, Science Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Financial Planning: A Guide for Disaster Preparedness
Covers insurance, paying for a mitigation project, safeguarding important documents, estate planning, and more. Prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the American Red Cross, and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/FinRecovery/FinPlan/ Topics: Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Investing, Science Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Handbook On Pay and Leave Benefits For Federal Employees Affected By Severe Weather Emergencies or Other Emergency Situations
"Provides a general summary of the many pay and leave benefits available to assist Federal agencies and employees who must cope with severe weather emergencies or other emergency situations and their aftermath. ... Since many of the benefits discussed in this Handbook may be granted at the discretion of each employing agency, employees should contact their agency's human resources office for further information." Opens directly into a PDF file. From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). http://www.opm.gov/oca/compmemo/2005/2005-18hb.pdf Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 22, 2005 Hurricane Assistance Links
Collection of links to resources for Louisiana residents following a hurricane disaster. Topics include animals, donations, senior services, evacuation, food, shelters, libraries and museums, missing persons, and road closures. From the State Library of Louisiana. http://www.state.lib.la.us/links/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Food & Cooking, Hurricane Katrina, Nutrition & Food Safety, Weather Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Hurricane Center
Coverage of the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, with news from The Times-Picayune newspaper, photographs of the damage, maps and satellite images, and weather and flooding alerts. The "Get in contact" section provides forums for exchanging and requesting information about weather, missing people, and local conditions. From NOLA.com, in alliance with The Times-Picayune newspaper. (Note: you may need to enter a ZIP code and other information to access this site). http://www.nola.com/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Water, Weather Last updated May 7, 2006 Hurricane Katrina Information
A collection of links to information related to Hurricane Katrina. Includes maps of flooded areas and closed roads; news releases; FAQs about evacuees and victims, applying for assistance, and rebuilding; a list of organizations accepting donations and volunteers; and disaster and emergency declarations and related information for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2005katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Hurricane Katrina Information Guide
"The following guide provides links to websites about Hurricane Katrina." Includes news, emergency and relief agencies, blogs, images, links for students affected by the disaster, and general information on hurricanes. This guide is updated as new or improved information becomes available. From the Middletown Thrall (Middletown, New York) Public Library. http://thrall.org/katrina/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 9, 2005 Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana.gov
"The State Of Louisiana's official website for dissemination of information concerning hurricane Katrina. This website has been established to provide the latest information and resources regarding relief and assistance provided by the state government for citizens impacted by Hurricane Katrina." Includes links to information about education, missing people, shelter and housing, animals and pets, financial assistance, road closures, and more. http://katrina.louisiana.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science Last updated Sep 15, 2005 Hurricane Katrina: What Government Is Doing
This website for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides a list of actions that DHS has taken in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Includes materials for the media such as news releases from various government departments. Also find links to related government sites. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/programs/gc_1157649340100.shtm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Nov 9, 2006 Hurricane Recovery & Relief Information
A list of links to information about Hurricane Katrina, with a focus on Louisiana State University (LSU) students and faculty. Includes updates on shelter, emergency agencies, blood centers, places to donate to and volunteer at, mental health, and animal rescue and care. From the Louisiana State University Office of Public Affairs. http://www.lsu.edu/pa/mediacenter/nr/20050831_3p.htm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Hurricane Recovery: Information for Consumers and Bankers in the Affected Areas
This site provides frequently asked questions and tips for banking customers affected by Hurricane Katrina, consumer contact and branch information for banks in the affected area, information about letters sent to financial institutions on matters such as Social Security payments, and related links. From the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). http://www.fdic.gov/news/katrina/ Topics: Finance, Hurricane Katrina, Investing Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Katrina Help Wiki
Find volunteer opportunities, online charities, missing persons, government resources, temporary housing (offers and needed), amateur radio services, and much more on this member-contributed wiki devoted to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "Many of the people involved are members of the TsunamiHelp Blog and TsunamiHelp Wiki team." Updates available by RSS. http://katrinahelp.info Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Louisiana Recovery Authority
Website for "the planning and coordinating body that was created in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita by [Louisiana] Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to plan for the recovery and rebuilding of Louisiana." Provides action plans, details about specific recovery areas (such as economic, infrastructure, and housing), reports and data, and news and updates. Includes related links and a list of upcoming board meetings. http://www.lra.louisiana.gov/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 22, 2007 Personal Banking Help for Hurricane Victims
Information about the post-Hurricane Katrina activities for a number of personal banking and automotive loan institutions operating in the affected area. Includes information about deferring loan repayments, ATM fee waivers, and replacing lost credit cards. Includes toll-free phone numbers. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9146146 Topics: Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Investing, Science Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Responding to an Emerging Humanitarian Crisis in Louisiana and Mississippi: Urgent Need for a Health Care "Marshall Plan"
This Summary of a April 2006 report, resulting from a survey of residents in FEMA shelters based in Louisiana, focuses on the health and welfare needs of children and families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Discusses findings related to health conditions, mental health, and school enrollment. Opens directly into a PDF document. A "collaborative effort of the Children's Health Fund and The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health." http://www.ncdp.mailman.columbia.edu/files/marshall_plan.pdf Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Jul 16, 2006 Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
"This page lists tax relief recently granted by the IRS and provides links to other disaster-related resources." These documents provide details about claiming disaster losses (for individuals and businesses), tax relief related to terrorist acts and in presidentially-declared disaster areas, and providing disaster relief assistance through charitable donations. Includes state-specific tax information for wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Tax Filing Season Last updated Apr 4, 2008 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Hurricane Katrina Relief Information
"Information for Food and Housing Assistance, Disaster Cleanup, Agency Resources, Recovery, and Consumers, and for USDA Personnel In the Affected Areas." This site provides news and information about USDA activities following Hurricane Katrina, such as relief programs for farmers, emergency food assistance, the Food Stamp and child nutrition programs, and the Rural Development program. Also includes links to related U.S. government sites. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=usdakatrina.xml Topics: Agriculture, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 15, 2005 USA.gov: Hurricane Katrina Recovery
Find government-sponsored information about finding missing persons, help for victims, health and safety, recovery response, and how you can help in the recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Includes a list of frequently asked questions. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jan 15, 2007 USA.gov: Replace Your Vital Documents
Collection of links for help in replacing lost or damaged documents, such as bank records, driver's licenses and vehicle registration, immigration documents, passports, medical records, savings bonds, damaged currency, Social Security cards, tax returns, and birth, marriage, and death certificates. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml Topics: Death & Dying, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jan 19, 2009 WWLTV
Live local news in New Orleans, including articles, a blog, and continuous Internet television coverage, from WWLTV, a television station. Find a broad range of news and information related to Hurricane Katrina, including road closures, school status, health tips, emergency information, locators for missing people, and more. http://www.wwltv.com/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, News, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 14, 2005 |
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