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 Assistance Hotline/Boom Reports

·         Hotline: (281) 366-5511

To Register boats, as consultant, contractor, vendor, or submit information  

Banded Birds:

People who see the birds are asked to report sightings to:

·         National Bird Banding Lab online: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/default.htm

Reporting the band number and the bird’s location will help biologists understand the movements and survival of the birds after their release.

Budgeting Assistance:

·         Telephone: (866) 889-9347

Money Management International

Claims:

·         Hotline: (800) 440-0858.

·         Email: info@gccf-claims.com

·         Fax: (866) 682-1772

·          Claims Office Locations

This information is to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility

The line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Coordinates:

·         Telephone: (800) 627-NOAA (800-627-6622)

NOAA's toll-free number for fishermen to call and hear the coordinates of areas closed due to the oil spill

Decontamination Dispatcher:

·         Telephone: (985) 493-3343

·         Email: mc252decon@gmail.com

·         Hail dispatchers via VHF channel 16.

For Boaters wishing to contact a decontamination station while at sea  

Dept of Health and Hospitals Oil Spill Mental Distress Helpline 

·         Telephone: (800) 985-5990

Emergency Truck Permitting Available:

·         Telephone: (877) 452-3683 or (800) 654-1433.

·         Telephone After 5 pm weekdays &  throughout the weekends: (800) 654-1433

The Emergency Call Center will operate from 6 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.

Callers in need of truck permits related to the oil spill, for a timely response.

Employment:

·         Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWCL) - Click here for LOCAL OFFICES and SERVICES

·         PEC Hotline (Employment Training) - 800-892-8179

Environmental /Community Information:

·         Hotline: (866) 448-5816

For oil on beach/shoreline and to access the Rapid Response Team

Food Stamp Program otherwise known as SNAP benefits - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:

·         Louisiana - (888) 524-3578

Food Stamp Program: SNAP benefits in other Gulf States: 

• Alabama - 334-242-1700

• Florida - 1-866-762-2237

•  Mississippi – 1-800-948-3050

• Texas – 211 (in State calls only) or 877-541-7905 (if out of state)

Fraud:

·         Disaster Claims Fraud Hotline: (877) NCDF GCF (623-3423)

·         Disaster Fraud Fax: (225) 334-4707

·         Disaster Fraud e-mail at disaster@leo.gov

·         Individuals can also report criminal activity to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or www.fbi.gov

Homeowner’s HOPE^TM

·         Hotline: (888) 995 HOPE (4673)

Mortgage Assistance/Information

Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWCL) - Click here for LOCAL OFFICES and SERVICES

Medical Injures / Medical Reporting:

·         Hotline:(888) 293-7020   

·         Fax: (225) 342-8117

·         Press Release: Reporting of Oil Spill-Related Illnesses and Injuries to DHH

Medical Support:

·         Hotline: (888) 623-0287

Mental Health:

·         DHH Oil Spill Mental Distress Helpline 

          Telephone: (800) 985-5990 

  ·        Louisiana Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling      Program: (866) 310-7977 Provides crisis counseling and referrals  

·         Catholic Charities Care Line   (866) 891-2210

Mental Health/Crisis Counseling  

·         Our Home Louisiana Coalition: (800) 424-1856

Resources for coping with stress and pressure  

Money Management International

·         Telephone: (866) 889-9347

Budgeting Assistance

Moratorium Financial Relief: 

·         Hotline: (866) 577-8141

Accepting online applications beginning September 1, 2010

PEC – Premier Safety Management

·         PEC Hotline (Specialty Volunteer Training) - (866) 647-2338

·         PEC Hotline (Employment Training) - 800-892-8179

Pet Care:

·         Telephone: LA/SPCA (504) 363-1333 or (504) 368-5191, ext. 141

Free for citizens who work in the fishing industry & reside in Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Terrebonne and Jefferson Parishes

Poison Center:

·         Hotline: (800) 222-1222

The Poison Center is staffed 24-hours a day and can provide medical management advice.

Safety Concerns: Food/Fishing/Water

·         Telephone: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

SBA's Customer Service Center:

·         Telephone: (800) 659-2955 or  (800) 877-8339

Suggestions:

There are two ways to submit a suggestion on how to stop the leak or clean up the oil.  The second option (presented here) contains two parts: (Detailed info can be accessed by clicking on "Suggestions" above.

1.    Call the Houston suggestion line at (281) 366-5511

2.    Fill out the online suggestion form at http://www.horizonedocs.com/artform.php

Tax Assistance:

·         Hotline: (866) 562-5227

IRS Dedicated Phone Line for Gulf Oil Spill Victims: (Individuals who have questions about the BP payments or who are experiencing filing or payment hardships

Training:

·         Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWCL) - Click here for LOCAL OFFICES and SERVICES

·         PEC Hotline (Specialty Volunteer Training) - (866) 647-2338

·         PEC Hotline (Employment Training) - 800-892-8179

Utility and other Assistance:

·         LHFA – Louisiana Housing and Finance Authority:  (225) 763-8700

 Utility assistance with LIHEAP (flyer)

·         Community Services Block Grants (CSBG)

Vessels of Opportunity - VOP: (Hiring of Boats)

·         Telephone: (866) 279-7983 or (877) 847-7470

·         Instructions for participating in the program, along with the schedule of these sessions, can be found on the Joint Incident Command web site at http://www.restorethegulf.gov/vessels.shtm

Violations:

·         Fee-for-Training  (225) 342-7690

To report unlicensed Private Employment Service or if your are asked to pay for oil spill clean-up training)

·         Fishing Closure Enforcements: (800) 442-2511 or (225) 765-2441

To report those entering closure areas

Wildlife Distress:

·         Hotline:  (866) 557-1401

Oiled or injured wildlife