Published: August 31, 2021
Thousands of people will need assistance in the wake of Hurricane Ida, and it's important to know where to look for specific aid. So here is a list of resources you can use if you were impacted by the storm and need help now.
(MORE: How to Stay Safe After a Hurricane)
If You Need a Meal or Other Supplies
-Arthur Monday Center on 1111 Newton Street in Algiers from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday (food, tarps and water)
-St. Roch Park, 1800 St. Roch Ave., 1 p.m.
-Harmony Oaks, 2514 Washington Ave., 1:30 p.m.
-New Philippians Church, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave., 1:30 p.m.
-St. Maria Goretti Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd., 1:30 p.m.
-Rosenwald Recreation Center, 1120 S. Broad Ave., 3 p.m.
-Life Transformation Community Center, 8606 Marks St., 4 p.m.
Cooling Centers
St. Bernard Parish will open a cooling center on Wednesday at the Val Riess Multipurpose building, located at 1101 Magistrate Street in Chalmette. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily until further notice. Pets are welcome as long as they stay in an animal carrier, and proof of residency and protective face coverings are required.
Federal & State Organizations
Fill out an anonymous questionnaire here and you will receive more specific guidance on finding personalized assistance.
(MORE: How You Can Help the Victims of Hurricane Ida)
FEMA
-Local Resources (Mississippi)
-Louisiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
State of Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
-How to register for assistance
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211 Louisiana Statewide Network - When Disaster Strikes
Find help 24/7 during disasters for a wide range of critical services and resources:
-Dial 211
-Text your ZIP code to 898-211
For shelter info:
-Dial 211
-Text LASHELTER to 898-211
Contact: info@launitedway.org
(MORE: Where Shelters Are Open in Louisiana, Mississippi)
NOLA Ready/City of New Orleans
Terrebonne Parish (Louisiana) Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Entergy Power Outage Information
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
-Hurricane Ida General Information
-Information on shelters and preparedness
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
-Phone: (615) 741-0001
-Post Event Damage Assessments
Charitable Organizations
American Red Cross of Louisiana
-Find a local Louisiana Red Cross chapter
Connects you directly with people who need help.
-Request Donations (The Weather Channel page)
-Give Donations (The Weather Channel page)
Provides targeted medical and financial aid for those at risk, with a specialization in disaster relief.
Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Another resource for victims of Hurricane Ida to get help.
-Request help from Catholic Charities of Acadiana and Acadiana VOAD partners by texting DISASTER to 797979.
-Contact number: (337) 235-4972
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