Southeast Louisiana Prepares
Serving Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes
United Way of Southeast Louisiana provides year-round disaster preparedness education and resources, distributes emergency kits, assists with supplies during disasters, and connects households to long-term recovery assistance. Through our Resiliency Center, we support neighborhood-based initiatives, expand access to critical services and resources, and help communities build the capacity to withstand, adapt to, and recover from future disasters.
A Hub to Help Weather Storms
United Way of Southeast Louisiana and its partners show what a permanent, community-based approach to disaster readiness can look like.
What you can do right now
Choose how you want to take action.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE (FEMA)
FEMA Helpline
1-800-621-3362 | 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. ET, 7 days a week
For Individual Assistance benefits, email AskIA@fema.dhs.gov
Download the FEMA app from FEMA.gov
Get Prepared with Our Guide
Taking a few simple steps today can protect you and your loved ones before severe weather arrives.
Get our Severe Weather Prep Guide
Resiliency Center
The United Way of Southeast Louisiana Resiliency Center founded by Rebuilding Together New Orleans, is a permanent home for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in our region.
Five Steps You Can Take Now
Take these 5 low- or no-cost steps to prepare for disasters.
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