State Emergency Recorded Hotline: 1-866-288-2484 For State Agencies For State Employees Office Closure Info   Baton Rouge: (225) 342-0498   Toll-Free (800) 360-9660 For Citizens Business with State Government

For State Agencies:

• 08/29/2008 Procedures for Coding of Expenditures, Emergency Procurement, Overtime Reimbursement, etc., Relating to Hurricane Gustav (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 Insurance Information Notice 2009-1: Property & Vehicle Claims (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 Photographic Documentation: Pre-Storm Condition of Existing Facilities (Word)
• 08/29/2008 ESF Agencies - Cost Estimates for Expenditures Related to the Preparation and/or Response to Hurricane Gustav (PDF)

For Citizens:

• 09/14/2008 Department of Social Services to Operate 41 Disaster Food Stamp Program sites on Monday, Sept. 15th
• 09/13/2008 Media Alert: State's Emergency Joint Information Center Deactivated
• 09/13/2008 LDWF Continues Efforts In Search And Recovery Operations
• 09/13/2008 Hurricane Ike: DSS Provides Comprehensive Response
• 09/13/2008 Department of Social Services Announces 23 Sites Available To Receive Emergency Food Stamp Applications On Sunday, Sept. 14
• 09/13/2008 McNeese State University Classes Closed Monday Due To Hurricane Ike
• 09/13/2008 LDAF Commissioner Mike Strain Begins Damage Assessments
• 09/13/2008 Department of Social Services Reminds Regular Food Stamp Recipients not to Apply for Disaster Benefits
• 09/13/2008 Residents Urged to Use Caution when Operating Generators
• 09/13/2008 Residents Urged to Practice Chainsaw Safety
• 09/13/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities
• 09/13/2008 Health Department Warns of Flooding Dangers
• 09/13/2008 UNIFIED Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration/Louisiana National Guard/USArmy Corps of Engineers COASTAL FLOODING UPDATE
• 09/13/2008 LDWF and LSP Join Forces in Search and Rescue
• 09/13/2008 Four Additional Parishes Declared Eligible For Disaster Food Stamp Program
• 09/12/2008 Search and Rescue Operations Underway in Louisiana
• 09/12/2008 Unified Office Of Coastal Protection And Restoration/National Guard/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Flooding Update -- 10 p.m.
• 09/12/2008 Town Of Lafitte Reports Levee Overtopping As Of 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12
• 09/12/2008 Unified Office Of Coastal Protection And Restoration/National Guard/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Flooding Update -- 8 p.m.
• 09/12/2008 Hurricanes Ike, Gustav: DSS Reminds Citizens Of Important Numbers
• 09/12/2008 Department of Social Services Announces Disaster Food Stamp Update
• 09/12/2008 LDWF Wildlife Division Reports on Hurricane Gustav Impacts
• 09/12/2008 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory
• 09/12/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities
• 09/12/2008 Governor Jindal - Hurricane Ike Flooding Situation Report
• 09/12/2008 Contractor On Site On East Bank of Plaquemines Parish Says Levee Has Not Been Breached Near Scarsdale; Some Overtopping Occuring
• 09/12/2008 Agriculture Officials Complete Initial Forestry Damage Survey
• 09/12/2008 Louisiana Workforce Commission Announces Saturday Hours at Baton Rouge, Houma Business and Career Solutions Centers
• 09/12/2008 Plaquemines Parish Officials Reporting Levee Breach Near Scarsdale
• 09/12/2008 State task force delivers 428,000 hot meals, saving up to $629K compared to cost of MREs
• 09/12/2008 Agriculture Officials Release Updated Information on Pet Shelters in Bossier City
• 09/12/2008 More state government offices closed today at noon
• 09/12/2008 Agriculture Commissioner Continues Tour of Areas Affected by Gustav
• 09/12/2008 Department of Social Services Prepares for Disaster Food Stamps
• 09/12/2008 Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, Local Levee Districts Report Widespread Flooding of Low-Lying Areas Across Southeast and Central Louisiana Coast
• 09/12/2008 People Affected by Gustav in Seven Additional Parishes Now Eligible to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• 09/12/2008 Levee Overtopping Reported in Terrebonne Parish Town of Chauvin
• 09/11/2008 Bossier Animal Control Shelter Open Only for Pets Whose Owners Have Critical Transportation Needs
• 09/11/2008 DSS Secretary Williamson Announces Disaster Food Stamp Update
• 09/11/2008 Department of Education Releases List of School District Closings Due To Hurricane Ike
• 09/11/2008 Weekend Visiting Resumes at Some State Correctional Facilities
• 09/12/2008 Search and Rescue Resources Prepared To Respond To Hurricane Ike's Impact
• 09/11/2008 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory
• 09/11/2008 Office Of Coastal Protection And Restoration Monitoring Storm Surge Flooding Throughout Coastal Louisiana
• 09/11/2008 Orleans Levee District To Close Highway Flood Gates In Eastern New Orleans Tonight
• 09/11/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities
• 09/11/2008 Weekend Visiting Resumes at Some State Correctional Facilities
• 09/11/2008 Louisiana Emergency Site Adds RSS Feed
• 09/11/2008 Five Business Counseling Centers Open Today To Help Hurricane-Affected Businesses
• 09/11/2008 LDAF Pet Evacuation Operation A Success
• 09/11/2008 State Government Offices Closed In 14 Parishes Friday
• 09/11/2008 Department of Revenue Closes Some Offices Temporarily
• 09/11/2008 Department Of Social Services Closing Food Stamp Sites For Hurricane Ike Impact, Registering Evacuees
• 09/11/2008 DEQ, Others Completing Post-Gustav Assessments
• 09/11/2008 DEQ Postpones Public Hearings Until Further Notice
• 09/11/2008 DSS Releases Statement Following Tent Collapse
• 09/11/2008 Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration Monitoring Storm Surge and Levee Conditions as Ike Approaches
• 09/11/2008 State Government Closures Today
• 09/11/2008 Louisiana Workforce Commission Holds Press Conference
• 09/10/2008 La. Workforce Commission Awarded More Than $22 Million To Fund Hurricane-Recovery Jobs, Vital Needs
• 09/10/2008 Office Of Coastal Protection And Restoration Officials Working With Levee Districts, Corps In Advance Of Ike's Landfall
• 09/10/2008 DSS, USDA Extend Applications For Disaster Food Stamps
• 09/10/2008 State Offices In Cameron, Calcasieu Parishes Closed Thursday
• 09/10/2008 DSS Secretary Ann Silverberg Williamson To Give Update On Disaster Food Stamp Application Process
• 09/10/2008 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory
• 09/10/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities
• 09/10/2008 Breakdown of Certain Costs to State Government for Hurricane Gustav
• 09/10/2008 DSS Extends Hours of Disaster Food Stamp Sites, Requests Extension of Process
• 09/10/2008 Last Of Critical Transportation Need Pets Set For Return
• 09/10/2008 Ann Silverberg Williamson To Give Update On Disaster Food Stamp Application Process
• 09/10/2008 MEDIA ADVISORY: DSS Secretary to Hold Press Conference in New Orleans
• 09/09/2008 Update On Water Systems Under Boil Advisory
• 09/09/2008 State Fisheries Report Provides Early Look At Hurricane Gustav Impacts
• 09/09/2008 Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration Issues Contract for Grand Isle Shoreline Protection
• 09/09/2008 LDAF Helps Red Cross And Schools To Stock Pantries
• 09/09/2008 LDAF Commisioner Continues State Tour
• 09/09/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities
• 09/09/2008 DSS Releases Updated Disaster Food Stamp Application Sites
• 09/08/2008 LDAF Commissioner Begins Statewide Listening Tour (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 DSS Releases Updated Disaster Food Stamp Application Sites (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 9/8/08 Update On Water Systems Under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 Louisiana Department Of Revenue Announces Additional Filing Extensions Related To Hurricane Gustav (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 La. Workforce Commission To Activate Additional Phone Number For New Claims (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 Mobile units to assist with Unemployment Insurance claims, job needs (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 La. Workforce Commission processing unemployment benefit payments (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 DSS Releases Most Disaster Food Stamp Application Sites, Income Limits (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 DEQ Updates Gustav Recovery Efforts (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 LDAF fulfills emergency fuel mission (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 DEQ Hotline Back in Working Order (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 Strain Visits Farmers (PDF)
• 09/08/2008 LED Launches Call Center for Louisiana's Hurricane-Affected Businesses (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 La. Workforce Commission Implements Additional Measures to Expedite Unemployment Insurance Claims Filing (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 Pointe Coupee Parish Updated Press Release (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 9/7/08 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 DNR Secretary advises residents to begin fuel planning (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 LDAF announces deadline for producers seeking disaster assistance (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 State government offices to open Monday (PDF)
• 09/07/2008 9/7/08 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/06/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Reports No New Gustav Fatalities (PDF)
• 09/06/2008 Attorney General Releases Consumer Protection Brochure (PDF)
• 09/06/2008 9/6/08 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/06/2008 Department of Agriculture and Forestry advises residents to practice good chainsaw safety (PDF)
• 09/06/2008 Federal Government Approves Launch of Disaster Food Stamp Program (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 Louisiana Department of Revenue Grants Tax Extensions to Hurricane Gustav Victims (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 9/5/08 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 DOTD re-opens ferries (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 EPA fuel waiver will make gas more available in southeast U.S. (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 DHH Urges Residents to Protect Themselves from Gustav's Mosquitoes (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 Disaster Assistance available for victims of Hurricane Gustav (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 DHH Issues Memorandum to Hospitals, Nursing Homes Regarding Patient Repatriation (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 Health Officials Warn Against Heat Stroke Risk (PDF)
• 09/05/2008 9/5/08 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 Louisiana Workforce Commission Announces Business and Career Solutions Center Openings, Extended Hours (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 Louisiana Department of Education Working to Reopen Schools (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 State government office closures by parish for Friday (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 9/4/08 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 Online database offers information on location and status of financial institutions
• 09/04/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 DOTD reminds citizens of 511 Traveler Information System (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 9/4/08 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 Department of Social Services Prepares for Disaster Food Stamps, Warns Against Calls Asking For SS Numbers (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 DEQ Provides Information about Debris Removal for Local Governments (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 DEQ says fish and vegetation may be affected by Gustav (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 DEQ Urges Caution when Returning Home after Gustav (PDF)
• 09/04/2008 Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Testing Center Damaged, Testing Canceled (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Food Inspections Underway in Hurricane Affected Areas (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Department of Social Services: Online Database Enhances Operation Reconnect (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 EPA and DEQ encourage proper curbside sorting of trash and debris (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 All state government offices closed Thursday (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Education Officials Update Status of School Closures (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Office Of Coastal Protection and Restoration Officials Fly Over Coast; Conduct Levee Damage Assessments (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry completes plans for pet return (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Department of Agriculture and Forestry processes requests for nearly 1 million gallons of fuel (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Clarification on interview with FEMA Administrator David Paulison (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Pete Maravich Assembly Center is NOT a Distribution Point for Emergency Supplies (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 FEMA Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office Personnel Assessing Katrina/Rita Temporary Housing Units (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Programs Available to Help Manage Stress (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Health Officials: Stay Out of Floodwaters (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 State Collecting Information on Open Gas Stations (PDF)
• 09/03/2008 Road Home Postpones Friday Outreach Event in New Orleans (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Industry Urged to Call National Spill Number if Needed (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 DISREGARD: State Announces Location For National Guard Supply Distribution Points (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 UPDATED:  State Announces Location for National Guard Supply Distribution Points (PDF)
• 09/01/2008 All state government offices closed Wednesday (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 President Declares Major Disaster For Louisiana (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Determines Number of Gustav Fatalities (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Department of Social Services Prepares for Disaster Food Stamps (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Media Advisory Regarding Governor's Press Conferences (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 DHH Addresses Urgent Patient Need for Dialysis (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 State Issues Precautionary Closures of ALL Oyster Harvest Areas (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 State Announces Location for National Guard Supply Distribution Points in Lafourche, Iberia, St. Mary, and Terrebonne (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Keeping Your Drinking Water Safe after Gustav (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration Issues Update (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Updated - First Lady Supriya Jindal to Visit National Guard Distribution Points (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 First Lady Supriya Jindal to Visit National Guard Distribution Points  (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 DSS Launches Operation Reconnect (PDF)
• 09/01/2008 All state government offices closed Tuesday (PDF)
• 09/01/2008 Food Safety Stressed during Power Outages (PDF)
• 09/02/2008 Residents Urged to Use Caution when Operating Generators (PDF)
• 09/01/2008 UL and LCTCS Systems Report Closure Updates (PDF)
• 09/01/2008 Evangeline Parish Implements Curfew (PDF)
• 09/01/2008 Harvey Canal gates closed, effective 4:30 a.m. Monday Sept. 1 (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 East Jefferson Levee District Closes Northbound and Southbound Lanes of Causeway (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 DSS Announces Updated Shelter Information (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 East Jeff Levee District closes both southbound Causeway lanes (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 Ag chief says to call local OEP offices for pet evacuation information (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 Louisiana Residents Still Have Time to Evacuate (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 Point Coupee Parish Issues Voluntary Evacuation Order for Mobile Home Residents (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 East Jefferson Levee District Closed Bonnabel and Williams Boulevard Boat Launch Flood Gates at 10:00 a.m. Sunday (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 State's Emergency Web site Central Location for Hurricane Gustav Information (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 Tangipahoa Parish Gustav Preparations Update (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 South Lafourche Levee District Director Urges Lafourche Residents To Evacuate Immediately (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 GOHSEP Situational Report (PDF)
• 08/31/2008 List of Mandatory Evacuations
• 08/30/2008 Contraflow plan active in both southeast and southwest Louisiana (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 Red Cross Offering "Safe and Well" Internet Registry for Storm Evacuees (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 DOTD urges evacuees to head north (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 State activates Gustav hotlines for Spanish speakers (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 Department of Social Services Issues Early Food Stamp Benefits (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 Department of Social Services Urges Evacuees to Use 211 and Toll-Free Number to Find Shelters (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 LDAF Providing Options for Residents Evacuating with Pets (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 Volunteers Needed for Hurricane Gustav Response (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 Agriculture Commissioner Issues Pet Shelter Update (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 DSS begins evacuation assistance in New Orleans (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 Plan ahead, fuel up as you evacuate for Gustav (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 Veterans' Affairs Evacuates Southeast and Southwest Louisiana War Veterans' Homes (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 DHH, DSS Ask Media to Carefully Distinguish Between Shelter Types when Distributing Information (PDF)
• 08/30/2008 State Activates Hotline in Advance of Hurricane Gustav (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 Medical Special Needs Shelter Information
• 08/29/2008 Corrections Activates Contact Numbers for Offenders, Families (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 Department of Agriculture Issues Livestock Evacuation Update (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 DSS Announces Shelters to Prepare for Evacuees (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 La. Workforce Commission announces temporary closure of Workers' Compensation District Courts (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 EPA grants waiver to keep gasoline available (PDF)
• 08/29/2008 Department of Education announces school district closures (PDF)

Business With State Government:

Thank you for contacting the State of Louisiana to offer goods or services in response to Hurricane Gustav. Please register and we will contact you as the need arises.
• Department of Economic Development Info for Hurricane-impacted Businesses
  
• Hurricane Gustav Vendor Registration (PDF)
  

For State Employees

Emergency information for state employees is available on the Louisiana.gov For State Employees page