2021 Hurricane Season Updates

Louisiana Economic Development is working closely with business owners and parish, state and federal officials to assess the economic impact of Hurricane Ida and facilitate access to business recovery resources.  Read LED Secretary Don Pierson's message to stakeholders. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for links to the latest information.

BUSINESS RESOURCES

• Hurricane Ida Economic Recovery Resource Briefing for Louisiana Communities: 
  The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting geographically-targeted virtual economic recovery briefings for affected communities. The Louisiana webinar is Monday, Sept. 27 from 2-6 p.m. and is co-sponsored by LED. Senior EDA leadership and other federal entities will join LED Secretary Don Pierson and regional disaster recovery specialists to discuss the resources available to jumpstart the recovery process. The session will be broken into three sections: Region-specific resources, federal resources, and case studies. Partners to be featured include the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and FEMA, as well as representatives from state and regional economic development organizations. The briefings are free and available to all; there is no need to be a member of IEDC. Follow the link below for additional information or to register.
• Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
• Louisiana Small Business Development Center
• Small Business Administration disaster assistance
• SBA Virtual Recovery Center information
• COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program enhancements
• Louisiana Business Interruption Insurance FAQs
• Video: Business Interruption Insurance Webinar hosted by Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
• Arts & Entertainment Business Resources
• Procurement/Bid/Contracting questions: Call 225.342.8010 or email [email protected]
• Construction Licensure questions? Call 225.765.2301
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Disaster Help Desk for Business
• International Economic Development Council: Restore Your Economy 
• ReadyBusiness Hurricane Toolkit 
• Business owners who have damage from Hurricane Ida may assist with recovery efforts by completing this form to assist parish, state and federal officials in assessing the severity of impacts and getting assistance where it is needed most. More information at DamageLA.org.
  

GENERAL RESOURCES

• State of Louisiana Hurricane Updates
• FEMA Hurricane Ida HQ | 800.621.3362
• FEMA Rumor Control
• Governor’s office text alerts: Opt-in by texting 'Ida' to 67283
• DSNAP (disaster food stamps) | 888.524.3578
• Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• NOLA Ready: New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• Red Cross | 866.438.4636
• Operation Blue Roof | 888.766.3258
• Want to volunteer? Call 225.342.2038 or visit VolunteerLouisiana.gov

DISASTER RELIEF DONATIONS

• IdaResponse.org
• United Way Hurricane Ida Relief Fund
• Baton Rouge Area Foundation
• Greater New Orleans Foundation 
• Bayou Community Foundation (Bayou Recovery Fund)
• Northshore Community Foundation (Emergency Relief Fund)
• American Red Cross

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