The federal governemnt's website for disaster management, including a link to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devleopment (HUD), which has established a toll-free number for Section 8 voucher holders and public housing residents.TOLL-FREE NUMBER (1-800-955-2232)

The FEMA homepage provides an assistance application form, links for useful information, and updates on what the government is doing to help. Available in English and Spanish.

FirstGov aggregates many government and major disaster relief organization sites into one portal. This site is an official government site, and links federal, state, and NGO information. Very good, very complete information.

This is mostly a news feed announcing programs and services in the State of Alabama for evacuees. Some links to military installations and state parks that have been repurposed to house people.

Run by the State of Florida. Offers information about evacuee housing in the state, including the locations of shelters. Also has information about enrolling children dislocated by the hurricane into Florida schools. Employment information and toll free numbers also listed on the site.

Has links to temporary shelters being organized by the State of Arkansas. Also has links to other reources, including other states near Louisiana.