Click here for fishing closures.
Air Quality, Maps, etc. – nbii.gov
Parish Govt. info with updates in each parish on oil spill:
St. Bernard
Plaquemines
Jefferson
LaFourche
Terrebonne
St. Mary (No Information on oil spill)
Iberia
Vermillion
Cameron
CLAIMS
BP QUICK CLAIM PROGRAM- 800-440-0858
Immediate financial assistance is available but MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT ENTERING A FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT- IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT, ASK A LAWYER. Final claims may also be reduced by the amount paid.
No language assistance is available. Calls are answered through a vendor and an adjuster will return your call. They will ask for sensitive information over the phone
DOCUMENT ALL CONVERSATIONS AND AGREEMENTS. Keep information on the date of the call, who you spoke to and what was said. Copy all receipts and documents collected before you send them to BP. BP wants to do all Quick Claims over the phone so it is up to you to keep all documents
WORK
VESSELS OF OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM: 281-366-5511
Sign up to assist with the clean-up. Boats are being chartered. Safety training will be required. The original contracts have been changed, eliminating waivers of liability and confidentiality clauses. Some contracts, such as those in Vietnameese, have not been changed yet (but the clauses ordered eliminated by the court are not binding.
JOB 1 : 504-658-4500
Services provided: Applications for Oil Spill Clean up jobs such as debris removal, placing protective barriers along the shorelines and beaches, Crew Leaders, Site Supervisors, and Site Safety Representatives.
Locations: 2330 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
3520 General Degaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA
SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: 504-392-2454
Economic disaster loans are available: Up to $2 million for fishermen affected bu the spill with Loans at 4% up to 30 years with 5 month deferment. Apply even if you’ve received a Prior Disaster loan, as they may be deferred
Locations: Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center, 212 Avenue G, Belle Chasse, LA
LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Services provided: Provides business counseling services for small businesses.
Locations: Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center, 212 Avenue G, Belle Chasse, LA
-UNO Jefferson Center, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 447, Metairie, LA
PHONE (504)-392-2454
-220 E. St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503 PHONE: (337) 262-5344
sbdc@louisiana.edu
SOCIAL SERVICES
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: (866) 891-2210
Services provided: Food, crisis counseling, case management, employment assistance, and registration for food stamps & Medicaid.
Locations: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 28698 Highway 23, Port Sulphur, LA (9 AM – 1 PM)
St. Thomas Catholic Church, 17605 Highway 15, Pointe a la Hache, LA (1 PM – 5 PM)
St. Bernard Comm. Center, 1519 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA (504.281.2627)
(other locations around the state- call number above)
WIC PROGRAM: 504-247-0592
Services provided: Certification and Pick up services for items such as milk, beans, eggs, rice, vegetables, and fruit.
Locations: Port Sulphur Clinic: 26853 Hwy 23 ( First Friday of every Month)
Belle Chasse: Health Unit on Main St. Tuesday’s and Thursday’s (Certification)
LEGAL
LOUISIANA CIVIL JUSTICE CENTER AT (504) 355-0970 or (800)310-7029
Services Provided: Will help with concerns about unethical lawyers, questions about representation agreements and referrals
THE LOUISIANA STATE BAR DISCIPLINARY COUNCIL at 1-800-326-8022
Services Provided: Report Problems with unethical lawyers
LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION(800) 421-LSBA(5722)
Services Provided: Will help with concerns about unethical lawyers, questions about representation agreements and referrals
*** None of these organizations provide direct representation or offer
Latest Response News from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Seedco Financial – Providing financial help to fishermen
Safety Council – A list of who to contact for almost all your needs.
Humid Beings – mostly based out of New Orleans but a good place to get current information from bloggers.