FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
ww.FEMA.gov

The primary mission of FEMA is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Telephone: (800) 621-FEMA
Applicant Call Center - Open 24 hours:  (888)294-2822
Baton Rouge Joint field Office: (225)242-6000

DHAP
Disaster Housing Assistance Program
www.DHAP.gov

Coordinated long-term housing solutions for Gulf Coast residents displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  An interagency agreement between HUD and FEMA, DHAP was established to help families rebuild their lives, become self-sufficient, and return home, if they choose. Families currently receiving rental housing assistance through FEMA and living in
Private rental units are eligible for this program.

Telephone: (866) 373-9509

Louisiana Spirit Hurricane Recovery
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
For more info:  (225) 219-5000
www.louisianaspirit.org

Louisiana Spirit Hurricane Recovery is a federally funded Crises Counseling Assistance and Training Program for individuals, families and groups most affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  We address post hurricane disaster mental health needs and other long term disaster recovery initiatives.  We are the organization charged by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) with connecting Katrina and Rita-affected residents to crisis counseling.  Louisiana Spirit is funded through FEMA and administered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Team New Orleans
7400 Leake Avenue, Room 238
New Orleans, LA  70118
(504) 862-2201
E-mail askthecorps@usace.army.mil
www.mvn.usace.army.mil

We meet the daily challenges associated with protecting the region from hurricane and storm damage, facilitating navigation along the Mississippi River, and simultaneously working to protect and restore the fragile and disappearing ecosystem that houses the water resources we manage.  Task Force Hope, an extension of the Mississippi Division, is comprised of the Task Force Hope staff, the Hurricane Protection Office (HPO), and the New Orleans District Protection Restoration Office (PRO).  Together, these offices are responsible for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS).    Our first priority is public safety. 

You may also direct questions or comments to Maj. Timothy Kurgan, Public Affairs Chief, via telephone at (504) 862-2074 or send email to: Timothy.J.Kurgan @usace.army.mil  

Our Speakers Bureau can identify personnel with expertise of interest to your organization and assist in arranging a speech or presentation to your group.  You may contact the Public Affairs Office at (504) 862-1914.  

We regularly schedule public meetings throughout the district to present information on various project plans and solicit your input. Find a schedule of public meetings topics, meeting topics, times, and locations at NOLA Environmental or contact (504) 862-2037.

Site visits and school groups are welcomed.  To learn more telephone (504) 862-2587