Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding Resources
Our thoughts are with those affected by the severe storms and flooding in Louisiana. Please find the below local resources that may be of assistance. Clients and family can at any time contact ACI Specialty Benefits for assistance through your Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
1-800-932-0034 / www.acispecialtybenefits.com
Short Term Resources:
Governor’s emergency line: (225) 342-7015
American Red Cross:
To find an open shelter please visit: www.redcross.org or call (800) 256-4733
Will provide shelter management (cots, blankets, food, water, hygiene items) for small numbers of individuals.
Relief items: comfort kits contain basic personal supplies needed in the aftermath of a disaster, such as toothbrush, deodorant and shampoo. Other relief items could include tarps, rakes, shovels and trash bags to help people clean up their homes and return to normalcy.
Faith-Based Organizations
Will provide food, hygiene, and cleanup for small numbers of individuals. Contact local FBOs.
To identify yourself or someone else as “Safe and Well”, or search for someone from an affected area:
- Use the “I’m Safe” feature on one of the free Red Cross apps, such as the Emergency App.
- Visit the Safe and Well
- Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
If you hear from a loved one in an affected area, enter their information on the site to let others know they are Safe and Well.
If you have phone or internet access, share that with your neighbors who do not. Invite them to use your access to place themselves on the site.
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging those who have experienced loss or damage in the severe storms and flooding to pre-register for benefits under the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
The best way to pre-register is online at: www.dcfs.la.gov/preregister, or call: 888-524-3578
If you need to charge your phone, make calls or need free access to internet, the following Verizon locations are open:
- 3131 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 922-5273
- 3201 Louisiana Ave Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 347-5045
- 1104-E East Main Street New Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 369-1979
- Baton Rouge Town Center 7415 Corporate Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 923-1374
For updated lists of local shelters, news stations have the best information:
Long Term Resources:
A Presidential declaration opens the door for Federal assistance:
FEMA Public Assistance (PA)- The State must meet its threshold of $6,392,055 in damages in order to receive a Presidential declaration. The parish per capita is $3.57. Each parish (in addition to the State) must meet their threshold in order to be eligible for PA assistance.
FEMA Individual Assistance (IA)-The IA program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and provides financial or direct assistance to individuals or families for temporary housing, the repair or replacement of their home, and the repair or replacement of certain personal property items not covered by insurance. Other expenses such as medical and dental expenses may be eligible, to view a more complete list please visit: https://www.fema.gov/disaster-assistance-reports. The maximum grant value per household for the IA program is currently $33,900.