Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
LDA Foundation Grants for Dentists for Disaster Relief
The LDA Foundation offers a grant for Louisiana dentists who encounter property damage due to disasters. Grants are based on financial availability of funds through the LDA Foundation.Learn more.
The ADA offers support which may be helpful to dentists who may be affected by disasters. This includes preparation and recovery information for dental practices.
Learn more.
Recommended Checklist for Doctors:
- Stay informed on the evolving event, and share that information with personnel/staff/employees to ensure enough time to take appropriate action.
- Maintain an updated contact list of all personnel/staff/employees, including home phone numbers, cell phones and other emergency contact numbers. Encourage staff to share their personal evacuation plans and their availability for post-event emergency efforts.
- Make decisions early about closing the office, or availability in services provided by your practice to your patients.
- Communicate major changes in your office operations with patients; be prepared to answer questions about rescheduling options, alternative treatment facilities and what they can do to maintain care.
- Charge cell phones and laptops prior to event.
Bring office server and back up files with you in the event of an evacuation; Files may not be easily accessed on another server with different software. - In the event of an evacuation, take important office business documents, such as insurance policies, payroll information, lease agreements, etc., with you when you leave.
Miscellaneous Resources, Phone Numbers, and Websites
American Red Cross Flood Information for Louisiana: http://www.redcross.org/local/louisiana/flood-information or call 1-866-GET INFO (438-4636); Baton Rouge ARC - 225-291-4533; New Orleans ARC - 504-620-3105; Shreveport ARC - 318-865-9545; Monroe ARC - 318-323-5141; Alexandria ARC - 318-442-6621; Lafayette ARC - 337-234-7371; or Covington ARC - 504-620-3105.
Governors Office of Emergency Preparedness (Many resources, packing lists and preparation lists): www.gohsep.la.gov or http://www.getagameplan.org/, Soundviewmedical
Department of Insurance Resources: https://www.ldi.la.gov/floodrecovery/
Louisiana Department of Economic Development Flood Recovery Assistance: http://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/flood-recovery-assistance
Disaster Nutrition Plan: http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=360 (If your household is impacted by damages or lost wages due to a hurricane or other disaster (like flooding), you may qualify for DSNAP. DSNAP provides eligible low- to moderate-income households - who do not normally receive SNAP benefits - with help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster.)
Whom to Contact About Replacement of Important Documents:
Driver's License Department of Motor Vehicles 887-368-5463 |
Government Issued ID Contact the issuing authority |
Insurance policies Your insurance agent or company |
Military discharge Department of Veterans Affairs 225-922-0500, 1-800-827-1000 or TDD/TTY 1-800-829-4833 |
Passports State Department—Passport Services 202-955-0430 (24 hours) |
Birth, death and marriage certificates Bureau of Records in the appropriate state |
Social Security or Medicare cards Local Social Security office 1-800-772-1213 or TDD/TTY 1-800-325-0778 |
Credit cards The issuing companies as soon as possible |
Mastercard Contact issuing financial institution |
VISA Contact issuing financial institution |
American Express 1-800-528-4800 |
Discover 1-800-discover (1-800-347-2683), TDD/TTY 1-800-347-7449 |
Titles to deeds Records department of the area in which the property is located |
Stocks and bonds Issuing company or your broker |
Wills Your attorney |
Income tax record The IRS center where filed, your accountant or 1-800-829-1040 |
Citizenship papers Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services 1-800-375-5283 |
Mortgage Papers
Lending institution |