Tens of thousands in southern Louisiana are starting to rebuild their lives after the devastating flooding that hit Baton Rouge and surrounding areas earlier this month.

LAST UPDATE: September 22, 2016

Ways to help

Join WWOZ on Saturday, Sep. 24 as we send a team of 100 to the Baton Rouge area to help with clean-up efforts!

Here are a number of ways you can help, via nola.com

Local artists are teaming up and donating 100% of proceeds from sales to helping teachers recover school supplies for the 2016-17 school year

Information on how to stay safe during flood clean-up

Want to help your community recover? Work for FEMA-- job opportunities

Evergreen Seeks Assistance in Restoring Homes for Individuals with Disabilities Destroyed by Floodwaters

Southeast Louisiana Musicians' Flood Relief Fund

Where To Bring Your Donations to Aid Louisiana Flood Recovery Efforts: Multi-Agency Disaster Warehouse Available

Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Relief Fund

and some information if you or family/friends have been affected:

Louisianans Can Get Smithsonian Preservation Advice in Baton Rouge

FEMA help is still available

Your Right of Appeal for FEMA Disaster Assistance

Many residents missing out on FEMA help

How You Can Help Move your FEMA Assistance Request Forward

Louisiana Farmers and Ranchers Have Options for Assistance

Disaster Recovery Centers Adjust Weekend Hours

Louisiana disaster survivors get transitional sheltering program extension

Applying for federal disaster assistance usually takes 2 steps

Flood insurance rates will remain unchanged

Disaster Recovery Center in West Baton Rouge Parish for Louisiana Flood Survivors Open Now

$1 Billion in Federal Disaster Assistance Helps Louisiana Disaster Survivors

Volunteer Organizations Aid Louisiana's Recovery

Louisiana Flooding Survivors Receive FEMA Rebuilding Advice at Area Home Improvement Stores

Louisiana flood victims should expect to be contacted

National Flood Insurance Program Claim Filing Deadline Extended in Louisiana

FEMA Disaster Aid is Based on Individual Needs

Understanding your FEMA Determination Letter

Child care available while residents visit Celtic Studios FEMA Center

FAQs about FEMA Housing Assistance

Discarding your SBA Loan Packet could be like throwing away money

You may still receive FEMA help if you got HUD rental assistance before the flood

Mobile disaster recovery center opens in Livingston Parish

Your FEMA Registration is important-- keep it updated

LAFloodRecovery.org -- aggregated resources site

Registration underway for Shelter At Home program

FEMA urges St. James and West Baton Rouge flood survivors to register as they may receive FEMA help

Free legal assistance available for Louisiana flood victims

Free crisis counseling for Louisiana children and youth seeking normalcy after flood event

Louisiana flood survivors can get FEMA rebuilding advice at local Home Depots through Sept. 10

Make Smart Decisions with Louisiana Flood Recovery Funds

Together Baton Rouge has created a master sign-up list for flooded residents who need help mucking out, gutting, or mold-remediating their homes

What to Expect When FEMA Inspector Visits

Help waiting for Louisiana musicians, artists

Flood Survivors Urged to Avoid Fraud, Other Scams

FEMA May Provide Help with Hotels, Motels for Louisiana Disaster Survivors Unable to Live at Home

Louisiana renters with flood damage may be eligible for federal help

DSNAP (Disaster Food Stamps)

Link to comprehensive online resources available now

Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Gonzales, Baton Rouge, Zachary, Hammond, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Greensburg, St. Francisville, Amite, Iberville, Livingston, and Vermilion, and likely more to come.

In need of housing assistance? Here's the difference between FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance and Rental Assistance Programs:

If you lost important documents in the flood, here is how to replace them:

AP Cards:
(Food Stamps): Phone: 1-888-524-3578
Website: www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP
 
Green Cards:
Phone: 800-375-5283
Website: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/replace-green-...
 
Birth and Death Certificates:
Phone: 225-342-9500
Website: http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/635
 
Louisiana Driver’s Licenses:
Phone: 888-214-5367
Website: http://omv.dps.state.la.us/
 
Bank Checks, ATM/Debit Cards or Safe Deposit Boxes:
Phone: 877-275-3342
Website: https://www.fdic.gov/
 
Credit Cards – Contact the appropriate issuing institution:
 
·American Express: 800-327-1267
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/content/help/lost-stolen-card.html
 
·Discover: 800-347-2683
https://www.discover.com/credit-cards/help-center/
 
·MasterCard: 800-627-8372
 
https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/consumers/get-support.html
 
·Visa: 800-847-2911
https://usa.visa.com/support/consumer/lost-stolen-card.html
 
Credit Reports: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion
Phone: 877-322-8228
Website: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action
 
Social Security Cards:
Phone: 800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
 
Fraud Alerts or a Credit Freeze:
Website: https://www.comparitech.com/identity-theft-protection/freeze-credit/
 
Other support:
 
Identity Theft Resource Center:
Phone: 888-400-5530
Website: http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
Email: info@fightidentitytheft.com.
 
Medicare Cards:
Phone: 800-772-1213
https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/kbanswer.asp?deptID=34019&task=knowledge...
 
Passports:
Phone: 877-487-2778
Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/lost-stolen.html
 
U.S. Savings Bonds:
Phone: 844-284-2676 (toll-free)
Website: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds...
 
Tax Returns:
Phone: 800-829-1040
Website: https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-4506T
 
Military Records:
Phone: 866-272-6272
Website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
 
Insurance Documents:
Phone: Check with your insurance agent.
Website: http://insurance.lawyers.com/natural-disasters/replacing-personal-docume...
 
Real Estate and Property Records (Mortgage Documents, Deeds, etc.):
Phone: Contact your agent.
http://insurance.lawyers.com/natural-disasters/replacing-personal-docume...
 
Medical and Prescription Records:
Call your doctor; medical and prescription records are tracked electronically.
 
Proof of Address/Residency:
Contact your local utility company to obtain a recent bill.
 
National Archives Records:
Phone: 866-272-6272
Website: General: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/records-emergency/public.html
Website: Saving family records: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/disasterresponse/guidelines.html

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