Although it is not yet possible to measure the exact extent of damage caused to our Network members and their communities, estimates project devastating losses. Our hearts are with our friends along the coast as they begin the recovery process.

We’d like to take this opportunity to share some resources that may be useful now - in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida - and in future hurricane emergency situations. This message was adapted from content originally distributed in 2018 by NNLM SEA (now NNLM Region 1).

NOTE for DOCLINE Members: If your library will be closed due to the hurricane, please set your library to “Out of Office”. How do I set my Library "Out of Office" and temporarily deactivate lending in DOCLINE?

Louisiana State of Emergency:

Tropical Storm Ida

State of Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

State Library of Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Information: Hurricanes

MedlinePlus

• Hurricane Topic Page (en español)
• Floods Topic Page (en español)
• Coping with Disasters (en español)

Other Resources

• FEMA Happening Now Twitter
• FEMA: Hurricane Ida
• Ready.gov: Hurricanes
• Red Cross Find an Open Shelter: If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, the Red Cross may be able to help.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
• WebWISER: WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances.

As always, we are here to serve you. Please feel free to reach out at any time if you need support or guidance as we work together to navigate this challenging event.

NNLM Region 3

Phone: 817-735-2223

Email: nnlmregion3@unthsc.edu