Hurricane Katrina's aftermath is an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. With estimates of residents without shelter soaring past the 1 million mark, Americans and people from around the world have begun opening their hearts to help the victims of the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. New Orleans-Louisiana.com will be posting news and links to resources for people who want to help, and those who need assistance.

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New Orleans News
Headlines from local newspapers like The Times-Picayune and New Orleans area radio and television stations, such as WWL and WDSU, the New Orleans Channel.
Hurricane Katrina news updates
Key information/services

Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
Assist victims of Hurricane Katrina with monetary donations to the Red Cross, America's Second Harvest Network, and other charitable organizations.

Shelter for Hurricane Victims
Offer a place to stay to a victim of Hurricane Katrina or search this site for free emergency shelter if you are in need.
More information on shelters

Offer housing to Hurricane survivors
If you can provide housing within several hundred miles of the affected region, post a notice here.

More Hurricane Katrina Resources
US Coast Guard
Submit a missing or stranded persons report to the United States Coast Guard.
City of New Orleans Emergency Information
Emergency guides for New Orleans citizens.
Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Weather tools and safety tips, shelter contact information, road closure hotline.
American Red Cross - Southeast Louisiana
Evacuation guides, blood donations, emergency services.
American Red Cross Shelter Locator
Shelter locations, AFES stations, blood services regions.
Jefferson Parish
Katrina emergency site.
Assistance for Storm Victims
FEMA Disaster Assistance Registration for Individuals.

Safe and Missing Persons Databases
The following resources can help locate or determine the status of missing persons and those who have posted notices that they are safe:

NOLA.com | We Care Texas | Katrinalist | Craigslist | Yahoo People Finder | Family Messages | Katrina Safe Database

New Orleans Travel Guides and Maps
Travel books, dining guides, specialty guides and maps for New Orleans, Louisiana visitors.

New Orleans Golf Courses
A guide to golf courses in New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans Bars
A guide to bars and clubs in the French Quarter.

New Orleans Festivals
Mardi Gras and New Orleans' music festivals, including French Quarter Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Satchmo Summerfest.

New Orleans Dining
New Orleans Dining Guide: Reviews of New Orleans restaurants. Now featuring online dining reservations at restaurants in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

New Orleans Shopping
A guide to New Orleans' shopping centers, districts and malls.

New Orleans Theatre
New Orleans theaters and performance art venues.

Hertz New Orleans
New Orleans rental cars.

New Orleans New and Used Cars
Get free price quotes from local auto dealers. Find your next new car.