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Industry Edge Convention Cancelled: LR's fall convention on Sept. 3-5, 2008 at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans has been cancelled. Additional information>

LR office status: Louisiana REALTORS has reopened on Thursday, September 4, 2008. To communicate with senior staff, please see the LR website contact page. for email links or use the message board.

LREC office status: The Louisiana Real Estate Commission office in Baton Rouge will reopen on Monday, September 8, 2008.

Louisiana REALTORS Association Relief Fund (LRARF) information: The LRARF was established in 2005 to assist LR members and other Louisiana residents affected by major disasters.

LRARF Application

Local Board contact information

REALTOR hurricane prep and recovery checklists: LR has developed printable PDFs for preparing for an imminent storm and reorganizing after it has passed...
Planning for Hurricane Season
Planning for Imminent Hurricane
After the Hurricane
CURRENT HURRICANE GUSTAV INFO & RELATED RESOURCES

Emergency.Louisiana.gov / Official information from the state, news releases, closures, updates

National Hurricane Center / NOAA storm tracking, latest official advisories etc.

NOLA.com Hurricane Information Center / includes Times-Picayune hurricane blog, satellite/radar, links to NOAA parish-by-parish alerts, hourly reports, special statements, etc.

WWL Weather Blog / regularly updated info from WWL-TV in New Orleans

WDSU Hurricane Center / regularly updated info from WDSU-TV in New Orleans

WAFB Hurricane Center / regularly updated info from WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, includes interactive hurricane tracker

Louisiana OHSEP / latest information and advisories from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

GetAGamePlan.org / OHSEP's hurriciane info resource site

Louisiana Road Closures / map-based operational status of major roads and ferrys, driving conditions and web camera access from Louisiana DOTD. Select a state region for options.

Additional Road Closure Info / from state OHSEP, includes links to Louisiana State Police information, parish-specific road closures, etc.

Disaster Evacuation Maps and Contraflow Instructions / from state OHSEP

NOAA's Extreme Weather Information Sheet for Louisiana / printable listing of key statewide and parish contact info, radio stations, travel and other information (PDF file)

Returning Home and Post-Hurricane Safety / information provided by OHSEP

Disaster Recovery Website (Mississippi State University) / massive resource of information including cleanup, health & safety, food & water, flooding issues and more.

KEY CONTACTS

American Red Cross, LA Chapter Shelter locations and distribution sites:
866-GET-INFO
Financial Assistance: 800-975-7585
Donations: 1-800-HELP-NOW

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Louisiana Hurricane Emergency Shelter Hotline: 1-866-310-7617
Travel trailers/mobile homes:
1-888-294-2822
Housing referrals: 1-800-762-8740

Major Utility Providers (Electricity/Natural Gas/Phone)
Atmos Energy: 1-800-621-1867
BellSouth: 1-877-737-2478
Cleco: 1-800-622-6537
Cox Communications: 1-888-822-5151
Entergy: 1-800-368-3749

Major Insurance Carriers Operating in Louisiana:
Allstate: 1-800-547-8676
Farm Bureau: 1-800-772-6535
State Farm: 1-800-732-5246
Citizens Property Insurance: 1-800-931-9548


Louisiana.gov Hurricane Information
State's official source of info and contacts for Louisiana citizens impacted by hurricanes.

Message Board
 LR Online Emergency Resource Center Message Board

 Use our message board to provide information on your status, contact displaced agents or communicate with LR staff.
 Click the "register" link near the top of the board and complete your profile info to participate.


For additional information or assistance:
Contact Louisiana REALTORS at 800-266-8538, via email, or the message board

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