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• Avoid Contractor Fraud (FAQs + Video)

  Tips for working with contractors to repair your home. Read More

  By:

  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Dealing With Weather Emergencies: Preparation, Organization and Scams (Link)

  Learn how to avoid ripoffs and scam artists after weather-related emergencies. Start by preparing and organizing in advance! Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

• Disaster Assistance Programs for Families and Farmers (Link)

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

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  USDA - Farm Service Agency

• Hiring a Contractor (Link)

  After a disaster, people are vulnerable to scams or unqualified contractors. This link has helpful information about what you should do and how you should hire a home repair contractor to help avoid problems. Content Detail

  By:

  FTC -- Federal Trade Commission

• How Do I Start My Flood Claim? (Link)

  Link to steps from FloodSmart.gov on starting a claim for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders. Content Detail

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  FEMA National Flood Insurance Program

• Important Information about Flooding from the Louisiana Department of Insurance (Article + Link)

  "If your home has been affected by flooding and is part of an area declared a federal disaster area, there is help available. You can call 800-621-3362 or go to www.disasterassistance.gov and enter your home or business address to find out if your area has been declared a federal disaster area." See the linked-to resource for more information and other links to helpful resources. Read More

  By:

  Louisiana Department of Insurance

• Louisiana Disaster Assistance (Link)

  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 (Link)

  Content Detail

  By:

  LSC, ABA and partner organizations

• Protect Yourself from Scams: Home Repair Advice after Flooding (Article)

  See this information about how to avoid problems when repairing your home after a flood. Read More

  By:

  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette Office

• Restore Louisiana Task Force (Link)

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

  By:

  State of Louisiana

• SBA Disaster Loans (Link)

  (1) Check disaster declarations (2) Apply for a disaster loan (3) Check the status of your application Content Detail

  By:

  Small Business Administration (SBA)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Small Business Administration (SBA) Hurricane Resources (Link)

  Information and services to help you recover from a disaster. Content Detail

  By:

  SBA