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Hurricane Victims' Legal Resources
This page lists general relief resources and individual services for each state affected by Hurricane Katrina.


Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas


American Bar Association Disaster Legal Services Hotline

American Red Cross
Phone: 1-800-GET-INFO

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) and TTY 1-800-462-7585
Online registration
Applicant’s Guide to the Individuals & Households Program
(English  |  Spanish)

Federal Trade Commission: After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home

IRS: Tax Relief for Hurricane Katrina Victims

Katrina Disaster Help Portal

Katrina People Finder

Social Security Administration

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Food Assistance after Disasters

U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Unemployment Assistance

U.S. Postal Service: Hurricane Katrina Service Updates

U.S. Small Business Administration: Disaster recovery



The Alabama Bar Association
Legal Assistance Hotline: 1-800-354-6154

Alabama Legal Services



Georgia Advocacy Office
provides legal services to the disabled or mentally ill

Georgia Legal Services Program

LegalAid-GA.org
Find basic information about your legal rights, learn where to go for legal aid and assistance, and find out about other community resources. Includes Disaster Relief materials.

State Bar of Georgia



Acadiana Legal Services
Provides free legal assistance in CIVIL cases to those who otherwise could not afford it

AIDS Law of Louisiana
advocates on behalf of those with HIV infection

LawHelp.org/LA
Find basic information about your legal rights, learn where to go for legal aid and assistance, and find out about other community resources.

Louisiana Advocacy Center
provides assistance to the elderly and persons with mental or physical disabilities

Louisiana Legal Services

Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness
Get Help After a Disaster Information and Fact Sheet

Louisiana State Bar Association
Legal Assistance Hotline: 1-800-310-7029

New Orleans Legal Assistance

Flood and Fire Victims' Rights as Tenants
by: New Orleans Legal Assistance

When Disaster Strikes: Where to Go For Help
by: New Orleans Legal Assistance



MSLegalServices.org
Find basic information about your legal rights, learn where to go for legal aid and assistance, and find out about other community resources.

The Mississippi Bar Association



Advocacy Inc.
works on behalf of those with disabilities

Legal Hotline for Texans
provides legal advice and referrals for those 60 years old and older

TexasLawHelp.org
Find basic information about your legal rights, learn where to go for legal aid and assistance, and find out about other community resources

Texas Legal Services Center

Represents low-income Texans before state agencies which oversee medical, nutrition, cash assistance and workforce development

Texas State Bar Association
Legal Assistance Hotline: 1-800-504-7030

Women’s Advocacy Project
Specializes in sexual assault, domestic violence and family law