State
Additional state information coming soon. For more information at the state level please see these other web resources:
Alabama
Alabama Emergency Management;
- May be reached by calling 1-800-843-0699.
Louisiana
Animal Rescue Inquires:
- Humane Society of the United States of America (HSUS):Anyone searching for their pet, looking to adopt, foster, volunteer or would like HSUS to help rescue your pet please visit their website http://www.hsus.org/.
- Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is providing emergency animal shelter to care for pets that were displaced by Hurricane Katrina until they can be reunited with their families. For more information please visit http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/.
2-1-1 Call Center:
- The 2-1-1 call center in New Orleans is operating the Crisis Line and Information Refferal Line 24 hours daily. For help call
(800) 749-2673(COPE) or dial '2-1-1' if you are in New Orleans.
Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness:
Mississippi
ASCO Foundation Hurricane Relief Fund:
- The ASCO Foundation Hurricane Relief Fund has established a restricted Hurricane Relief Fund for cancer patients who have been affected by the hurricanes and need support services. They direct those in need to the appropriate agencies. For more information visit their website http://www.ascofoundation.org.
Department of Corrections:
- May be reached by calling (601)576-5600
Department of Health:
- Has a 24 hour emergency number for people with health or medical needs or needs to secure medications. They can be reached by calling (601)960-9988.
Department of Human Services:
- May be reacheed by calling 1-800-345-6347 or (601)359-4500
Department of Transportation:
- May be reached by calling (601)359-7002
Governor's Office Hotline:
- May be reached by calling (601)359-3150
Housing Needed for Persons with Disabilities:
- Brenda Havens has resources to locate housing for persons with MR/DD. Brenda may be reached by calling (601)607-2981.
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA):
- This is a 24 hour emergency number for people who need several services from several agencies. They may be reached by calling 1-800-222-6362 or (601)352-9100.
Mississippi Homeland Security:
Salvation Army:
- The Jackson Branch of the Salvation Army can provide food, clothing and shelter, depending on where the caller lives. They can also refer callers to other areas. They may be reached by calling (601)982-4881 and the line is open from 8am - 4:30pm.
Specialized Treatment Facility:
- Location -
14426
James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 38503
They may be reached by calling (228)328-6000.
The Red Cross:
- Anyone in diaster areas in need of food, vouchers for personal needs or gas, can call the Red Cross at 1-800-975-7585 or (601)353-5442.
Texas
Texas Department of Health:
- The Texas HIV Medication Program has developed a Hurricane Katrina Emergency Mediciation Relief Application that may be completed by displaced residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama wno now reside in Texas. For more information please visit http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hivstd/meds/news.htm.
Texas Education Agency
- To check the status of your school district or for more information about transportation support for hurricane evacuees please visit http://www.tea.state.tx.us/.
Texas Hurricane Evacuation Line:
- State of Texas Hurricane Evacuation Line may be reached by calling (888) 312-4567.
Texas Work Force:
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