Hurricane Ida Relief Resources

*Need a ride to food, water, ice, or shelter bus pickup? Uber & Lyft are offering 2 free rides. Use codes: Uber: IDARELIEF2021 / Lyft: IDARELIEF21

Baton Rouge

• To sign up for meal delivery to your home, text FOOD to 225-217-8009

• Check out DBA Baton Rouge's "After Ida" story highlight for updated list of open businesses! | ¡Vea lo destacado de la historia "After Ida" de DBA Baton Rouge para obtener una lista actualizada de negocios abiertos!

New Orleans

FOOD/SUPPLIES

• NOLA Ready: List of Assistance Sites (food, FEMA apps, ice, water, tarps, groceries, cleaning supplies, and more)

• MAP OF ALL RESOURCES: https://tinyurl.com/rdpdmaat | MAPA DE TODOS LOS RECURSOS: https://tinyurl.com/rdpdmaat

• Visit WC Kitchen on Instagram for a list of today's Free Meal sites | Visite al WC Kitchen en Instagram para una lista de todos los sitios de comida gratis

• Click here for a list of places serving food/open for business. Updated Daily.

• Check out @theneworleansmenu's stories for an updated list of open restaurants. | Siga @theneworleansmenu para ver su historia diaria con una lista actualizada de restaurantes abiertos.

• Sign up for free food and supply delivery in New Orleans East using this form

  • Read more from Little Woods Co-Op here

• Follow @nolacommunityfridges for the latest updates on operating community fridges stocked with free food and drinks

EVERY SATURDAY

• Culture Aid NOLA at Corpus Christi Church (9am - ) 2022 St. Bernard

  • Free groceries, no identification or paperwork required.

OPEN REGULARLY

• Broadmoor Food Pantry at Broadmoor Community Church, 2021 South Dupre Street

  • Mondays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) has been approved for Orleans Parish.

• DSNAP provides food assistance to eligible households who need help buying groceries due to Hurricane Ida.

• 1️⃣Pre-register at dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP.

• 2️⃣Then, call 1-888-524-3578 to be interviewed by the State to receive DSNAP benefits:

• More info: dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP

• LIBRARIES

  • All libraries are back open with the exception of Alvar Library and Nix Library. View the latest information at http://nolalibrary.org/

• FEMA and federal disaster assistance: Apply for government disaster assistance

• NOLA Ready: Low-interest disaster loans and Free Legal Aid

• Recomendaciones para solicitar asistencia de FEMA. Fuente: @nolaready.

  • Más recomendaciones

• Red Cross : Find a shelter

• Filing a FEMA Claim with Roommates: Advice from Emergency Legal Responders

• Post-hurricane advice for renters: www.slls.org/blog

• Renters' Rights in Louisiana during disasters

• If you have a damaged roof, apply for a FREE temporary roof (blue tarp) installation by the US Army Corp of Engineers. Visit blueroof.us

• Operation Blue Roof (TEMPORARY ROOFING)

  • Residents can call toll-free 1-888-ROOF-BLU(1-888-766-3258)

• Operación Techos Azules: Si tiene problemas con su techo, y su casa es aún habitable puede aplicar para techos instalados por el Cuerpo de Ingeniería (ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS). Aplique en línea en www.blueroof.us o llamando al 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258)

• FEMA Evacuation Hotels:

  • The Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program that will provide much needed temporary housing for thousands of Louisianans who have been displaced by Hurricane Ida. View the announcement here.

  • TSA-eligible applicants must find and book their own hotel rooms. The list of participating hotels will be posted on DisasterAssistance.gov, under the link Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program or you can get it by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. For TTY, call 800-462-7585. For 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.

  • FEMA aprueba Asistencia de Alojamiento Transitorio para sobrevivientes de Ida elegibles. DisasterAssistance.gov/es. Los solicitantes elegibles para la TSA deben buscar y reservar sus propias habitaciones de hotel. La lista de hoteles participantes se publicará en DisasterAssistance.gov, bajo el enlace Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program o puede obtenerla llamando a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362. Haga clic aquí para leer más.

• The City of Little Rock announced it will be giving out hotel vouchers at local Little Rock hotels to residents of Louisiana and Mississippi who were impacted by Hurricane Ida. Click here to read more. | La ciudad de Little Rock anunció que entregará vales de hotel en los hoteles locales de Little Rock a los residentes de Louisiana y Mississippi que fueron afectados por el huracán Ida. Haga clic aquí para leer más.

• Trash / Debris Pickup

  • Place storm-related debris curbside in the following categories:

    • Household Garbage: Bagged garbage, discarded food, paper, packaging. (Use City issued trash cart when possible).

    • Construction Debris: building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, etc.

    • Unbagged Vegetative Debris: logs, leaves, tree branches, plants.

    • Appliances: Doors must be sealed/secured.

    • Do not block roadways or place debris near trees, poles, or fire hydrants.

  • Coloque los escombros causados por la tormenta en la acera en las siguientes categorías:

    • Basura doméstica: Basura embolsada, alimentos desechados, papel, envases. (Use el contenedor de basura de la ciudad cuando sea posible).

    • Escombros de construcción: materiales de construcción, paneles de yeso, madera, alfombras, muebles, etc.

    • Restos vegetales sin embolsar: troncos, hojas, ramas de árboles, plantas.

    • Electrodomésticos: Las puertas deben estar selladas/protegidas.

    • No bloquee las calles ni coloque los escombros cerca de los árboles, postes o hidrantes contra incendios.

• Crisis Clean Up's Home Cleanup Hotline: (844) 965-1386

  • Read more here (sheetrock removal, damaged tree removal, tarp installation, etc)

• Disaster Strategies Disability and Disaster Hotline: (800) 626-4959

• Damage Assessment | Evaluación de daños

  • damage.la.gov Please fill out this survey to report damage to your home in the aftermath of a significant weather event or disaster (residential structures only, no vehicles). Information collected here will help the parish, state, and federal authorities better understand the location and severity of damage impacts. | damage.la.gov

  • Por favor, complete esta encuesta para informar daños a su hogar después de un evento meteorológico significativo o desastre (solo estructuras residenciales, no vehículos). La información recopilada aquí ayudará a las autoridades parroquiales, estatales y federales a comprender mejor la ubicación y la gravedad de los impactos de los daños.

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Orleans Parish residents who have experienced unemployment due to Hurricane Ida, and are not already receiving benefits, are encouraged to file a claim by visiting louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet/Default.aspx Some workers, particularly gig workers, can qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), federal unemployment assistance.

  • You can apply by filing a regular unemployment claim and visiting the above link. See original post here.

  • For more details, click here.

• Search for pet-friendly accommodations | Busca hoteles donde se permiten mascotas

  • PetFriendlyTravel.com

  • Bringfido.com

  • Dogfriendly.com

  • Pet-friendly-hotels.net

  • Petswelcome.com

  • Tripswithpets.com

  • VCA Animal Hospital

• Need a ride to food, water, ice, or shelter bus pickup? Uber & Lyft are offering 2 free rides. Use codes: Uber: IDARELIEF2021 / Lyft: IDARELIEF21

• MAP OF ALL RESOURCES | MAPA DE TODOS LOS RECURSOS: https://tinyurl.com/rdpdmaat

• NOLA Ready: List of Assistance Sites (food, FEMA apps, ice, water, tarps, groceries, cleaning supplies, and more)

• Food Stamps: A diferencia de los Food Stamps normales, durante un desastre natural, no se necesita un social para poder acceder a Food Stamps de desastre. Puede acceder a Food Stamps de desastre sin importar su estatus migratorio. Haga clic aquí para leer más.

• Click here for a list of places serving food/open for business + open grocery stores. Updated Daily.

• Baton Rouge Gov Emergency Info: shelters, road closures, phone numbers, and more

• Live updates from CultureAid NOLA on twitter: https://twitter.com/CultureAidNOLA

• Contact Second Harvest Food Bank for assistance: https://no-hunger.org/foodassistance/

• #OpenNOLA - list of groceries, pharmacies, ATMs, restaurants, gas stations, hardware stores, ice, and more

• NOLA.com - What's Open? List of gas, groceries, pharmacies, hardware stores, and more

• What's Open in Baton Rouge: list of groceries and restaurants

• Open for business in BR: coffee, food, groceries, hardware, etc.

• Request a Gluten Free box of food - being delivered regularly!

• All residents impacted by Ida can preregister for DSNAP (disaster food stamps) by texting LADSNAP to 898211 or visiting their website.

  • Existing SNAP recipients are also now able to use their benefits to purchase hot/prepared foods.

  • See detailed instructions on how to apply here

  • Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) has been approved for Orleans Parish.

    • DSNAP provides food assistance to eligible households who need help buying groceries due to Hurricane Ida.

    • 1️⃣Pre-register at dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP.

    • 2️⃣Then, call 1-888-524-3578 to be interviewed by the State to receive DSNAP benefits:

      • 🔹Mon 9/20: residents with last names A-F

      • 🔹Tue 9/21: last names G-M

      • 🔹Wed 9/22: last names N-S

      • 🔹Thu 9/23: last names T-Z

      • 🔹Fri 9/24: all last names in Orleans Parish

      • 🔹Sat 9/25: all last names in Orleans Parish

    • More info: dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP

• Need a ride to food, water, ice, or shelter bus pickup? Uber & Lyft are offering 2 free rides. Use codes: Uber: IDARELIEF2021 / Lyft: IDARELIEF21

• #OpenNOLA - list of groceries, pharmacies, ATMs, restaurants, gas stations, hardware stores, ice, and more

• NOLA.com - What's Open? List of gas, groceries, pharmacies, hardware stores, and more

• Click here for another list of gas stations that are open.

• MAP OF ALL RESOURCES: https://tinyurl.com/rdpdmaat

• GasBuddy: App that shows gas stations along your route so you can call ahead and see if they have gas

• 511 - View Traffic and road closures for leaving / re-entering NOLA/Baton Rouge

• If you or someone you know is able to provide housing or transportation to Ida evacuees or if you or someone you know needs housing or transport outside of New Orleans, go to tinyurl.com/idahousingandtransport to connect with others! Original post here. | Si usted o alguien que conoce puede proporcionar alojamiento o transporte a los evacuados de Ida o si usted o alguien que conoce necesita alojamiento o transporte fuera de Nueva Orleans, visite tinyurl.com/idahousingandtransport para comunicarse con otras personas. Publicación original here.

COVID-19 Testing:

• List of open Covid testing locations

• Central City Sr Center, 2101 Phillip St. free rapid COVID-19 testing available from 10-4 each day.

• MAP OF ALL RESOURCES | MAPA DE TODOS LOS RECURSOS: https://tinyurl.com/rdpdmaat

• Beginning 9/2: A first aid station will be set up at the Central City Sr Center, 2101 Phillip St.

  • Services will be limited and include oxygen exchange, minimal prescribing ability, medical device charging, and other basic health assessments.

• #OpenNOLA - list of groceries, pharmacies, ATMs, restaurants, gas stations, hardware stores, ice, and more

• NOLA.com - What's Open? List of gas, groceries, pharmacies, hardware stores, and more

• K Health is offering remote clinician visits for all Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida. If you or someone you know has been affected, please click here to learn more.

• NOLA Ready: Cooling Centers, Water, Charging, Meal Distribution Sites

• For ADA Services: Call 311 or visit specialneeds.nola.gov

• Open Dialysis Centers. Please confirm your dialysis center is still open before leaving for your scheduled appointment.

• Oxygen Exchange Sites

  • Orleans Parish: (8am-6pm Tues, 8/31- onwards)

    • New Orleans Fire Station 1, 2920 Magazine St

    • New Orleans Fire Station 36, 5403 Read Blvd

    • New Orleans Fire Station 6, 4500 Old Gentilly Rd

    • New Orleans Fire Station 40, 2500 General de Gaulle Dr

    • If you need oxygen and cannot get to any of these sites, call the Special Needs Registry at 504-658-2558.

  • Jefferson Parish:

    • Johnny Jacobs Playground in Marrero, 5851 5th Ave, Marrero, LA 70072

    • Cleary Playground in Metairie – 3700 Civic St. Metairie, LA 70001.

    • Oxygen tank refills are also available at volunteer fire stations in the parish.

• The New Orleans Breastfeeding Center's Parent/Infant 247 Hotline: (504) 535-4223

• List of open Veterinary Care locations (NOLA, Baton Rouge, Jefferson)

Mental Health Resources

• Tulane's TIKES TeleMHC is to here to support parents and caregivers caring for young children, aged 0-6 years by providing supportive services from early childhood mental health experts; not equipped to offer emergency mental health services.

• Salt & Light Collaborative: Free Counseling

  • 8 free disaster relief counseling sessions

    • Go to: https://www.saltandlightcollaborative.com/

      • Go to "Book an appointment"

      • Select "Louisiana disaster relief counseling"

      • Select your preferred counselor

      • Schedule your time

• The Creed Group of Louisiana is here for the people of New Orleans. We will be open beginning Tuesday, September 7th. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, or any other mental health-related issue due to the recent events - please contact us at 504-814-8001 or info@creedgroupofla.com.

• Tips for caring for yourself and others during this time

• Tips for taking care of your well-being after a disaster

• Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.

  • 📱 From the United States and its territories, call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support.

  • 📲 To connect with a live DDH crisis counselor 24/7 via SMS, from the 50 states text “TalkWithUs” for English or “Hablamos” for Spanish to 66746. Spanish-speakers from Puerto Rico can text “Hablamos” to 1-787-339-2663.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (also affiliated with Mental Health America): (800) 273-TALK (8255). Available any time of day or night, 365 days a year, this toll-free PTSD helpline has trained volunteers standing by to provide crisis intervention, to offer support for people in distress, and to give information and referrals to people with PTSD and their loved ones.

• Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-TALK (8255) and press “1”. This toll-free hotline is available for veterans and their loved ones. You can also send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential, free support and referrals.

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. This service is available 24/7 and provides free crisis support and information via text.

• National Hopeline Network: (800) 442-HOPE (4673). Available 365 days a year, volunteers who staff this toll-free hotline are specially trained in crisis intervention to provide support, information, and referrals to people in need. You can also access services via chat by pressing the “Chat Now” button on its website.

• PTSD Foundation of America, Veteran Line: (877) 717-PTSD (7873). Providing referrals, information, and helpful resources to veterans and their families, this toll-free hotline is available 24/7.

• Lifeline for Vets: (888) 777-4443. Also geared toward veterans and their families, this toll-free PTSD helpline provides crisis intervention, referrals, and information.

• MAP OF ALL RESOURCES | MAPA DE TODOS LOS RECURSOS: https://tinyurl.com/rdpdmaat

• NOLA Ready: List of Assistance Sites (food, FEMA apps, ice, water, tarps, groceries, cleaning supplies, and more)

• Map of New Orleans Locations with Power/Charging Stations

• ONLINE ACCESS: All libraries are back open with the exception of Alvar Library and Mid-City Library. Due to facilities maintenance caused by Hurricane Ida, these locations are temporarily closed. View the latest information at http://nolalibrary.org/

• MAP OF ALL RESOURCES: https://tinyurl.com/rdpdmaat

• United Way Hurricane Ida Resource Map

• Individual Aid Resource Guide

• VIA Link Resource Hub: FEMA, Unemployment and DSNAP, Reunification, Emergency Rescue, Shelters, Cleanup Resources, Boil Advisories/Water, Volunteer & Donations, Gas Stations, Emotional Support Lines, Open Businesses, Medical Supplies, Charging Stations, Food/Water, Legal FAQs for Renters, Transportation, Tarps/Supplies, Diaper Banks, Map of Power Outages, Cooling Centers, Curfew, Closures/Open Burn Ban, Hotel and Gas Vouchers, Road Closures, Legal Assistance, Pet Resources

• NOLA.com - What's Open? List of gas, groceries, pharmacies, hardware stores, and more

• Weather.com : Impacted by Hurricane Ida? Here's Where You Can Find Help

• UnitedWay.com : Resources to Help if You Have Survived a Disaster

• WWLTV #OpenNOLA - list of groceries, pharmacies, ATMs, restaurants, gas stations, hardware stores, ice, and more

• Baton Rouge Gov Emergency Info: shelters, road closures, phone numbers, and more

• New Orleans Musicians Clinic: Health, Food, Disaster Assistance, Mutual Aid, and More

• NOLA Ready: Cooling Centers, Water, Charging, Meal Distribution Sites

• Congressman Troy Carter's Resource Page: FEMA, SBA, Statewide Resource, General Safety Advice

• NOLA.com - Free meals, ice, mental health services, computer access and more: See list of services

• Early Partners

• Apply for Mutual Aid (food, finances, resources) or Donate with one of these organizations | Solicite ayuda mutua (alimentos, finanzas, recursos) o done con una de estas organizaciones

  • Culture Aid NOLA: Working to provide daily meals - Visit them on Instagram or Twitter for their latest food distribution sites

  • World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/news/hurricane-ida

  • Step Up Louisiana: Form

  • Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Form

    • Some things they may be able to assist with include: Cleaning, Rebuilding, Translating legal documents for flood insurance, Sourcing and providing clean bedding, clothes, toiletries, baby supplies, pet supplies, medical supplies | Algunas cosas en las que pueden ayudar incluyen: limpieza, reconstrucción, traducción de documentos legales para seguros contra inundaciones, abastecimiento y suministro de ropa de cama limpia, ropa, artículos de tocador, suministros para bebés, suministros para mascotas, suministros médicos

  • Imagine Water Works

  • Mutual Aid New Orleans (Facebook Group)

  • Another Gulf

  • OPPRC Hurricane Ida Support: Form

  • House of Tulip Hurricane Ida Support: Form (Resources for Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming community members impacted by Hurricane Ida)

  • Follow @idasupportnetwork: view resources and send your requests for support via Instagram

  • City of NO Food Distribution: bit.ly/3gLu14H

Looking to Volunteer? | ¿Quiere ser voluntario?

• WC Kitchen in New Orleans: WC Kitchen is springing to action in NOCHI kitchens, working tirelessly to put together nourishing meals for our community in crisis.

  • If you’re wondering what you can do to help, we need 💪 VOLUNTEERS! Service industry preferred, but all gratefully welcomed, including minors with adult supervision. Sign up for a shift here: ida.wck.volunteerhub.com

• Know another language? Want to help free legal aid? Emergency Legal Responders needs people to help translate critical #FEMA #information sides. If you wanna help please email admin@emergencylegalresponders.org

• Volunteer with Hands On NOLA to assist with relief efforts

• Visit www.cultureaidnola.org/idavolunteer to register for a morning or afternoon shift this weekend. If you can only make it for a few hours- please come for as long as you can. We're looking for folks with service industry skills in prep and cooking to lead our efforts in the morning, and for to assist with distribution (folks with trucks) and clean up to join us in the afternoons at 2pm

• Volunteer in Baton Rouge (view a variety of opportunities)

• Siga @ourvoicenuestravoz - continuaran actualizando su pagina para conectar la gente con los recursos. Siga también la directora ejecutiva de Nuestra Voz @marydeemoran que esta en New Orleans para obtener noticias más inmediatas. Enviar un mensaje a @ourvoicenuestravoz si necesita algo.

• Siga @free.alas para conectar con los recursos sobre el huracán Ida

• Siga @iyef.nola para conectar con los recursos sobre el huracán Ida

• Siga @viva_nola para conectar con los recursos sobre el huracán Ida

• Siga @consulmexnuevaorleans para conectar con los recursos sobre el huracán Ida

• Siga @theneworleansmenu para ver su historia diaria con una lista actualizada de negocios abiertos

• Recomendaciones para solicitar asistencia de FEMA. Fuente: @nolaready.

• Ayuda económica de FEMA para los que se refugiaban en casa durante el huracán Ida

• Food Stamps: A diferencia de los Food Stamps normales, durante un desastre natural, no se necesita un social para poder acceder a Food Stamps de desastre. Puede acceder a Food Stamps de desastre sin importar su estatus migratorio. Haga clic aquí para leer más.

• FEMA aprueba Asistencia de Alojamiento Transitorio para sobrevivientes de Ida elegibles. DisasterAssistance.gov/es. Los solicitantes elegibles para la TSA deben buscar y reservar sus propias habitaciones de hotel. La lista de hoteles participantes se publicará en DisasterAssistance.gov, bajo el enlace Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program o puede obtenerla llamando a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362. Haga clic aquí para leer más.

• Distribución de comida, estaciones de carga, centros de enfriamiento con aire acondicionado: bit.ly/3gLu14H

• Estaciones de carga: Visite bit.ly/powermapnola

• Donde conseguir gasolina en Louisiana: Lista de estaciones de gas abiertas (9/1)

• ICE suspende operaciones para el huracán Ida. Leer la declaración aquí

• Servicio legal gratuito disponible para personas afectadas por el huracán Ida

• Precaución con los generadores: Una lista

  • Por favor siga estas recomendaciones del jefe de bomberos. Siguen reportando accidentes por envenenamiento de monóxido de carbono, y estos pueden ser letales. No se confíe y asegúrese que siga estas instrucciones.

• Recomendaciones para solicitar asistencia de FEMA. Fuente: @nolaready.