Human Trafficking, Disasters and Pandemic
OVERVIEW
The Greater New Orleans community is vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made disasters. Human-influenced disasters like pandemics and industrial disasters such as oil spills or nuclear accidents have potential to affect our community. Hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes are just a few examples of a variety of natural disasters that can occur in the Greater New Orleans region. In the wake of disasters, survivors of the devastation may face another danger: human trafficking. Disasters can cause people to lose their jobs, homes, livelihoods, communities, support systems, and stability. Desperation caused by destruction can force people to take offers that they wouldn't usually take: jobs that seem too good to be true, engaging in work because they feel they have no other choice, working for employers who seem untrustworthy, or taking opportunities that seem potentially dangerous or isolating. Traffickers take advantage of people who are trying to survive in the aftermath of disaster.
DISASTER PREPARATION, PREVENTION & RECOVERY
NOLA Ready -City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
211 (United Way) - Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for Service Referrals and Information Line
Prevencion 1,2,3 - ¿Está preparada su casa ante un desastre natural? Cómo afrontar huracanes, tornados y otros desastres. Servicio voluntario para Louisiana y en español. Gracias
Find a Local Shelter (American Red Cross) - Call (504) 620-3105, or go to Get Help, or down load Red Cross Mobile Apps
Hurricane Ida Recovery (New Orleans Family Justice Center) - Spreadsheet of community resources for hurricane recovery.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) - SLLS COVID-19 and Disaster Legal Aid Hotline: 1-844-244-7871
American Red Cross Louisiana - How to prepare for a Huricane and a Pandemic
Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guides - Emergency Information by Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Get a Game Plan- Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Application to support preparation before a storm - available in a smartphone app form
FEMA (Hurricane Ida) - Connect to quick links and other information
FEMA Mobile App & Text Messages - with real time alerts and safety information
Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMSHA) - Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 for 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
PANDEMIC SUPPORT & RESOURCES
City of New Orleans COVID Testing - Locations and availablity
NOLA Ready -City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
211 (United Way) - Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for Service Referrals and Information Line
Keep Calm Line - Call 1-866-310-7977 (24/7), or Call Keep Calm Helpine 1-877-664-2248 (24/7)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 1-800-273-8255 (vets press 1)
En Español: 1-888-628-9454
Deaf/HoH: TTY 1-800-799-4889
Crisis Text line - Text HOME to 741741 (24/7)
Preparing for Disaster during a Pandemic - Guide to help you prepare now so you can stay safe, while also protecting yourself and others from COVID-19
Louisiana Workforce Commission - Unemployment assistance provides weekly payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including people not covered by regular unemployment insurance.
Louisiana Department of Health Medicaid - Medicaid provides no-cost health care coverage for Louisianans with low income.
WIC -WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5 years old
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) - SLLS COVID-19 and Disaster Legal Aid Hotline: 1-844-244-7871
Housing Providers (UNITY of Greater New Orleans) - List of housing providers and contact information
