Get the latest on Hurricane Gustav

The Red Cross continues to meet the needs of thousands of individuals and families in southeast Louisiana who are still struggling with the impact of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

People whose homes have been damaged can call the Red Cross at 1-866-GET-INFO (438-4636) and FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) for assistance and information updates. Residents are also encouraged to let their friends and family know where they are through the Red Cross Safe and Well website at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Red Cross will transition to mobile distribution of meals and cleaning supplies to support individuals and families impacted by hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Red Cross will deliver meals and cleaning supplies directly to residences, allowing them to focus their time on rebuilding their homes.

Fixed feeding sites in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes will close after dinner on Sunday, September 27th. American Red Cross will provide mobile feeding in these areas where a fixed feeding site was located. Feeding vehicles will deliver two meals per day to residents in affected communities.

Additionally, Red Cross cleaning supplies will be delivered to residents' homes. Individuals in need of cleaning supplies can request items from any feeding vehicle. Supplies will be delivered to the individual's household. American Red Cross cleaning supplies will not be available at distribution sites in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes after Sunday, September 27th.

Recovery Information:

We know you are still feeling the effects of the tropical storms and hurricanes, and we are here to help you. Here are some of the ways the American Red Cross can help: Emergency financial assistance is available, based on surveys of the hardest-hit areas by our Disaster Assessment Teams. To qualify for emergency financial assistance youmust have two things:

Verified significant structural damage to your home

Identification showing you lived at the address where you are claiming significant structural damage

If you are in a Red Cross shelter, caseworkers will meet with you and your family to discuss your disaster-caused needs. Financial assistance is not available for evacuation or food loss due to a power outage.

If you have returned home and the damage is extensive or you don’t have power, you should go to the nearest Red Cross shelter, where you will find safety, comfort and food, as well as recovery information.
Mobile feeding trucks are moving on established routes through affected neighborhoods to make sure you have water and a meal while cleaning up or if you’ve lost power.
If you have lost food, we can refer you to local community resources, such as a food pantry, to help you.
We can provide you with cleanup supplies including a mop, broom, brush, bucket disinfectant, work gloves and other items.
Emotional counseling and support is available. We recognize this has been a very difficult time for the people of the Gulf Coast.
Individuals and families who have a continuing need for shelter should register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362, or registering online at www.fema.gov.
During this active hurricane season, always listen to local government officials for the latest information about evacuations and safety.

All American Red Cross assistance is provided free, made possible by donations from the American people.

Local Parish Information:

Orleans Parish
Jefferson Parish
Plaquemines Parish
St.Bernard Parish
St. Charles Parish
St. John Parish
Terrebonne Parish
Lafouche Parish
Assumption Parish
St. Mary Parish
St. Tammany Parish
Washington Parish
Tangipahoa Parish

NEWS MEDIA

For information related to the Red Cross Hurricane response, visit http://hurricanegustav.wordpress.com. If you are interested in an interview with Kay Willkins, CEO of the American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter to provide updates on Red Cross response, please contact Michelle Hebert or call 504-915-9096.

Make a financial contribut ion

Phone - To donate to the National Disater Relief Fund Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-276) or 1-800-257-7575 for Spanish-only speakers. The Disaster Relief Fund allows the Red Cross to provide immediate emergency assistance to the victims of everything from house fires to servere storms. Disaster victims need essential items right away, such as food, shelter and mental health counseling. In order to respond to anyone with disaster-caused needs whenever and wherever a disaster occurs, the Red Cross must have money available immediately. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If a donor wishes to dsignate their gift to a specific disaster, this designation is honored.
Internet - Donate through this Southeast Louisiana Chapter by clicking here.