Gustav Coverage: New Resource Website

By Desiree Evans / September 2, 2008

On the Hurricane Gustav front, the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center has launched the informational resource website Gustav Info in order to provide those affected by the storm, Gulf Coast advocates, and people across the country interested in Gulf Coast issues with the information they need to move forward. The website will include:

-up to date news information in relation to the storm's impacts
-updates from federal agencies like FEMA and local governments
-news videos from local government officials
-pages to help people connect with missing loved ones and pets
-how-to information on applying resources such as FEMA assistance and filing insurance claims
-a blog site for people to post news from non-traditional sources like community groups and neighborhood organizations
-a listing of relief, advocacy, and social service providers with updated contact information
-a way for donors to connect with local organizations providing relief

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