Department of Health and Human Services:
800-273-TALK (1/800- 273-8255)
Callers will be connected to a network of local crisis centers across the country that are committed to crisis counseling. Callers to the hotline will receive counseling from trained staff at the closest certified crisis center in the network.
• HHS Flyer for Evacuees: Help is on the Line
• Child Care Bureau Flyer for Evacuees: Child Care Needs of Displaced Families |
FEMA Disaster Assistance Registration: 800-621-3362
This number is for use by people in designated federal disaster areas. Callers will give Social Security number, a description of losses, provide some financial information, and give directions to the damaged property. |
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 888-297-8685
This housing hotline assists victims of Hurricane Katrina on all housing issues and questions. The number operates from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. |
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): 800-507-4571
This number is for veterans who normally receive health care at VA facilities in New Orleans, Gulfport, and Biloxi, Mississippi. It can also be used by family members concerned about the location of veterans who were hospitalized at those facilities. The Gulfport facility has been closed, and the New Orleans medical center has been evacuated. The Biloxi facility is still operational. |
Department of Labor (DOL): 866-4-USA-DOL
DOL has established a National Contact Center for inquiries about unemployment insurance, disaster unemployment insurance, and National Emergency Grants. |
The Social Security Administration (800-772-1213) is working to ensure that monthly payments get to beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Katrina. For paper checks: The United States Postal Service (USPS) has suspended mail service in some areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina. USPS is establishing temporary mail delivery stations so you can pick up your Social Security check. To help prevent identity fraud, USPS will ask you for a photo ID. If you are not able to go to a temporary mail delivery station, you can go to any open Social Security office and request an immediate payment. For Direct Deposit: If you receive your Social Security payment by direct deposit, your Social Security payment is scheduled to be deposited to your account as usual. However, if you experience any difficulty getting your payment, you can go to any open Social Security office and request an immediate payment. For more information on the nearest open Social Security office, you can call
800-772-1213. |
Victims of Hurricane Katrina Can Find Help at www.GovBenefits.gov.
Since Hurricane Katrina has descended on the Gulf Coast, GovBenefits.gov wants to let victims and disaster relief workers know about the many disaster relief programs available. Just go to our website, www.GovBenefits.gov and then click on Victims of Hurricane Katrina Can Find Help for a helpful list of programs.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for Hurricane Katrina Resources provided by HUD, go to http://www.hud.gov/katrina/index.cfm
HUD Faith-Based Tool Kit
http://www.hud.gov/offices/fbci/katrinatoolkit/intro.cfm |
