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Find State Benefits
(Separate Website)
Need more help? Find out if you may be eligible for Louisiana government benefits.
By: GovBenefits
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Apply for Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefits
(Separate Website)
Resource infomation from the Official Website of the State of Louisiana
By: State of Louisiana
Social Security Information for People Affected by Hurricane Katrina
(Separate Website)
Need to apply for benefits, have an applicatin pending, or have some questions?
By: Social Security Administration
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Get Help After a Disaster
(Separate Website)
Help to file insurance claims, prepare for and clean up after disasters, and more.
By: Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane Katrina Helping Handbook 168 page handbook for individuals, families and small businesses.
By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Home and Personal Property Disaster Loans
(Separate Website)
If you are in a declared disaster area and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration - even if you don't own a business.
By: U.S. Small Business Administration
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Hurricanes: a checklist of what to do
(Separate Website)
Explains how to get ready for a hurricane and what to do afterward.
By: Cameron Parish Police Jury
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