Information for Hurricane-impacted Businesses

If your business was impacted by hurricanes Gustav or Ike, LED has launched the following services to help connect you with the resources you need:

LED's Business Recovery Information Center
Call for immediate assistance regarding the resources below: 877.610.3533

Louisiana Business Counseling Centers
The centers are located in Baton Rouge, Metairie, Thibodaux, Carencro, Alexandria and Lake Charles.

A mobile business counseling center will also be available to assist hurricane-impacted businesses.

BusinessWire Updates
To stay up-to-date on hurricane-related business assistance programs, sign up here.

Small Business Resource Document
For a one-page document that outlines business recovery resources, click here.


Assistance for Hurricane-impacted Businesses

The following organizations are offering business-related support:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA Application Hotline: 800.621.FEMA (3362)
Visit FEMA website

Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA Assistance Hotline: 800.659.2955
Visit SBA website

Parish Offices of Emergency Preparedness
Visit OEP website

Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Visit GOHSEP website or contact 225.925.7500

Louisiana Department of Insurance
LDI Assistance Hotline: 800.259.5300
Visit LDI website

Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)
Locate a LWC Career and Business Solutions Center or check the status of your unemployment claim: 866.783.5567
Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance: visit LWC website  


Other Resources for Hurricane-impacted Businesses

Louisiana Department of Revenue
Recognizes the IRS extension for income-related taxes and has postponed the filing and payment deadlines for several business taxes. 
Visit LDR website

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service has postponed filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in affected areas of Louisiana.
Visit IRS website