Resources

Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Tips on preparing for a hurricane, evacuation routes, contact information for emergency assistance.

Louisiana Recovery Authority
The planning and recovery authority created in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita to plan for the recovery and rebuilding of Louisiana.

Louisiana State University’s Hurricane Center
The center addresses hurricanes’ impacts on the natural, built and human environments.

State of Louisiana Hurricane Information
Provides the latest information and resources regarding relief and assistance provided by the state government for citizens impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Louisiana Hurricane History
This National Weather Service site details the storms of the late 1990s and then links to major storms that have hit Louisiana since 1527.

The Gulf Coast Reconstruction Portal
Business solutions for post-disaster reconstruction and economic development.

NOLA’s Katrina coverage
Coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the storm’s anniversary from the Web site of The Times-Picayune.

Millman Report
Report on the impacts on consumers from potential state & national legislation.

JAMES LEE WITT, National Co-Chair
Former Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Former Chief Executive Officer, International Code Council

PROTECTINGLOUISIANA.ORG
877-266-6660 (toll-free)



ADMIRAL JAMES M. LOY, National Co-Chair
Former Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)