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Help Line Numbers
Here are some toll-free numbers set up to provide disaster assistance:

What you need to know about Unemployment Issues
After a disaster, you could find yourself without a job and needing a source of income. The Louisiana Department of Labor provides unemployment and disaster assistance programs to provide temporary financial assistance to workers who are unemployed due to a disaster.

Filing insurance claims
Steps to take to file an insurance claim following a disaster.

Your Rights as a Tenant
If the structure in which you live is damaged by a disaster, your landlord has a legal obligation to make needed repairs so the premises are useable. A summary of post-disaster repair, rent, lease, and personal property information is provided.

Rent to Own Contracts: Are They for You?
After a disaster, if personal items and furnishings have been lost, rent-to-own purchase contracts may seem like a quick and easy option for replacements. Get the facts.
Good news about your homeowner's insurance policy
After a disaster, many poeple are surprised to find out what their homeowner's insurance policy does and does not cover. Important tips are offered.
Post-Hurricane Home Repairs
In the wake of a disaster, home rebuilding or repair is crucial for putting a family's life back in order. Selecting a competent contractor is important to the recovery process.
Navigating Post-Disaster Mortgage Issues
What homeowners can do if they are having difficulty paying their mortgage following a disaster.
Back to School is not the end of Hurricane Season
Unfortunately, hurricane season does not end with the busy start of school each fall. There are LSU Ag Center on-line resources available to aid you in planning and preparing your family.
Beware of Frauds and Scams
Disasters often bring an influx of con artists. Consider these tips to protect yourself and your money.
Don't Let Disaster Compromise Credit
Tips to ensure your good credit is not harmed in the wake of a disaster.
Identity Theft: "When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name"
The devastation following a natural disaster provides increased opportunities for identity thieves. Learn how to protect yourself.
Purchase Vehicles Carefully After a Flood
Following hurricanes or flooding, consumers must be aware that an increased number of vehicles have been adversely affected by water damage.
Managing on a Suddenly Reduced Income
A sudden reduction in family income due to a disaster can be financially and emotionally traumatic. Hardships can be reduced by taking positive action.
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