Flood Recovery Resources
Recovery Resources from Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL)
A+PEL has established a relief fund to assist teachers with classroom supplies. 100 percent of the donations will be given directly to Louisiana teachers.apeleducators.org/page/DisasterRelief
Donations
Donations can be made directly to the following organizations which can help those in need most efficiently:American Red Cross–Baton Rouge/Louisiana Chapter: 225-291-4533
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank: 225-359-9940
Society of St. Vincent DePaul–Baton Rouge: 225-925-5255
Catholic Charities–Diocese of Baton Rouge: 225-924-3900
Small Business Disaster Recovery
When a disaster occurs, businesses must take care of their employees’ needs, communicate the impact, address financial matters (e.g., insurance, disaster assistance), restore operations, and organize recovery. This Quick Guide includes resources to help reopen your business and make progress through long-term recovery. For more details, visit uschamberfoundation.org/ccc.The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center (LA BEOC) is activated and assisting the state with the response and recovery of the current historic flooding event. Please go to labeoc.org to view News Alerts and login to update your contact information if necessary. (LA BEOC is open to any Louisiana business or organization, and there is no cost to join.)labeoc.org
Register With FEMA
Businesses who sustained losses in the designated parishes can begin applying for assistance today (Aug. 15) by registering online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.www.disasterassistance.gov
1-800-621-FEMA
Apply for a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan
Loans up to $2 million for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, nonprofit organizations of all sizes that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster’s adverse economic impact.www.disasterloan.sba.gov
1-800-659-2955
FEMA App
Be prepared and download the FEMA app free on the App Store and Google Play. Learn what to do before, during, and after emergencies with safety tips and receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations.Key Contacts
Louisiana State Police: 225-925-6325 or *LSP from any cell phoneAmerican Red Cross: 1-866-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636)
Louisiana Department of Justice
Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-351-4889
Entergy: 1-800-ENTERGY; Power Outages: 1-800-9OUTAGE
Demco: ?1-800-262-1160
Washington St. Tammany Electric Cooperative?: 985-643-6612?; Power Outages: 1-866-672-9773
