This page is being maintained for historical purposes. Please note that most of these numbers are not currently operational.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered or helped the Hurricane Katrina survivors in any way.
UnitedHealthcare Crisis Hotline
Free 24 Hour Hurricane Katrina Crisis Line:
1-866-615-8700
Callers can speak with counselors to help them with stress, anxiety, and grief associated with
Hurricane Katrina. Callers may also receive referrals from a national database of community resources
to help them with a numerous specific concerns, such as financial and legal issues.
The service is free and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you or someone you know is suicidal because of the hurricane, please click below for immediate help:
Suicide.org
Missing People Helplines:
1-(866) GET-INFO (438-4636)
(225) 925-6626
(337) 234-7371
(225) 925-7402
American Red Cross Disaster Helpline:
1(866)-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636)
FEMA -- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Call to Apply for Assistance:
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
The speech or hearing impaired may call:
(TTY) 1-800-462-7585
National Response Center:
1-800-424-8802
1-202-267-2675
Louisiana Hotlines:
Shelter Information: Red Cross - 1(866)-GET-INFO (438-4636)
State Police Road Closure Hotline: 1-800-469-4828
Special-Needs Shelter Information
Triage Phone Numbers:
Alexandria: 800-841-5778
Baton Rouge: 800-349-1372
Houma/Thibodaux: 800-228-9409
Lafayette: 800-901-3210
Lake Charles: 866-280-2711
Monroe: 866-280-7287
Shreveport: 800-841-5776
Slidell/Hammond: 866-280-7724
Equine Shelter/Evacuation Site Information
Locations for Animal Evacuation:
Alexandria - Large & Small 318-442-4222 (all vet clinics will accept)
Lamar Dixon - Gonzales - Large Animals
Shreveport - LSU-S (pets only, no livestock)
West Monroe - Ike Hamilton Coliseum
Emergency Shelter Information Points:
Tourist Welcome Center, US 65 & 84, 1401 Carter St. (US 84), Vidalia, LA
Tourist Welcome Center, TA Truck Stop, Tallulah Exit (Hwy 65 & I 20)
Paragon Casino, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville LA
Sammy's Truck Stop, I-49, Exit 53, 3601 LA 115W, Bunkie, LA
Med Express Office, 7525 US 71, Alexandria, LA
P.E. Gym, LSU- Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport, LA
Pickering High School, 180 Lebleu Rd., Leesville, LA
Mowad Civic Center, 5th & 10th St., 1 Block off US 165, Oakdale, LA
Office of Homeland Security: 225-925-7400
Mississippi Hotlines:
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency: 601-352-9100
24-hour emergency line 800-222-MEMA (800-222-6362)
