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• Coronavirus COVID-19 Information

  Links to federal, state, and local resources relating to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• About Disaster Recovery Center Locations and the DRC Locator

  Use this tool to find a Disaster Recovery Center near you. Content Detail

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  FEMA

• Disaster Assistance Programs for Families

  Information and resources about disaster help for farmers, from the United States Department of Agriculture - Farm Service Agency. Content Detail

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  USDA - Farm Service Agency

• Disaster Food Stamp Program Information

  How the program works, and links to other information. Content Detail

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  Food and Nutrition Service

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  Spanish / Español

• Disaster Help for Farmers and Other Rural Residents

  Many Disaster Assistance programs are provided by USDA. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Disaster Unemployment Benefits

  Information about this and other topics related to unemployment benefits. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Labor

• FAQs on Disaster Food Assistance

  When and how this federal agency gives food help after disasters. Content Detail

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  Food and Nutrition Service

• How to Apply for Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefits

  Resource infomation from the Official Website of the State of Louisiana Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana

• LOUISIANA DISASTER ASSISTANCE

  Go to this site for information and resources. This is a government site about disasters. The site has information to help people get ready for a disaster, stay safe during a disaster and recover from a disaster. There is also information about where to get help. From the site: The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) serves as the Governor's Authorized Representative for disaster events and is responsible for coordinating resources for state and local governments, private non-profits and our Louisiana citizenry. Content Detail

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  STATE OF LOUISIANA

• National Disaster Legal Aid Resource Center (DisasterLegalAid.org)

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  LSC, ABA and partner organizations

• Pre-Apply For Disaster Food Stamps

  Online pre-application is available. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

• Restore Louisiana Program (http://restore.la.gov)

  See http://restore.la.gov for disaster related recovery information, especially for rebuilding damaged property. Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana

• Social Security Information for People Affected by Disasters

  Problem getting your benefits? Lost a check? Lost a family member? Waiting on a decision? Find out what to do. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration