American Red Cross

• (800) 435-7669
• (800) HELP-NOW
• (800) 257-7575 (Spanish)

American Red Cross Family Links Registry

• (877) 568-3317
• (877) LOVED-1S

Disaster Help - Katrina Aftermath

Disaster FAQs

• How do I find my State Office or Agency of Emergency Management?
• How do I apply for disaster assistance?
• How can I get in touch with my family?
• What if my home was destroyed?
• Where can I get food and water?
• What if I lost my job or can't work because of the disaster?
• Where can I get legal help?

CraigsList Online Community - Help for Katrina Survivors

Finding Families and Friends - FirstGov.gov

Housing Resources

• Homes for Katrina - post housing and find housing
• Moveon.org: Hurricane housing
• Operation: Share Your Home

USDA — Rural Development Residents living in Rural Development-financed apartments who have been displaced are qualified to receive priority admission to any of USDA Rural Developments’ vacant apartment units in the U.S. Please contact them so that they can help you get shelter.

• Alabama RD Contacts
• Louisiana RD Contacts
• Mississippi RD Contacts
• List of Apartment Complexes
• Texas RD Contacts

Connect with those Displaced by Katrina

• Hurricane Katrina Connection message board
• Nationwide number for Veterans, Families -- (800) 507-4571

Local Information & News on Recovery

• 2theadvocate.com Blog - post housing and find housing
• Louisiana: NOLA.com read The Times Picayune
• Mississippi: Sun Herald
• Mississippi: The Clarion-Ledger

Blogs

• NOLA.com Blog - a Blog covering the latest news on disaster recovery in the New Orleans area.
• Rebuilding St. Bernard Blog - a Blog for and about St. Bernard Parish residents