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Louisiana Recovery Authority
The authority is working with Gov. Kathleen Blanco to plan for Louisiana's future, coordinate across jurisdictions, support community recovery and resurgence, and ensure integrity and effectiveness. Working in collaboration with local, state and federal agencies, the authority is addressing short-term recovery needs while simultaneously guiding the long-term planning process. This is also the agency responsible for prioritizing and guiding the use of funding for the redevelopment.

Office of Community Development, Division of Administration, Disaster Recovery Unit
The Disaster Recovery Unit and the Louisiana Recovery Authority are tasked with developing programs through which to administer the state's $10.4 billion in Community Development Block Grant funds for disaster recovery and housing.

FEMA Hurricane Katrina Recovery and Mitigation Resources
FEMA's Advisory Guidance and Base Flood Elevation Guidance for South Louisiana, as well as structure design and construction information.

Hurricane Contracting Information Center
Provides a central point of reference for businesses, especially minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and small- and medium-size enterprises, to register for and become aware of federal contracting opportunities in the Gulf Coast. Extensive list of resources related to both government contracting and the recovery/reconstruction process.

Comprehensive Information about Rebuilding Louisiana
Comprehensive information about rebuilding Louisiana, including what businesses and hospitals are open. Information about jobs, affordable housing, reviving a business, voting, and social services for displaced residents, businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations is also available.

Brooking's Institution's Katrina Index
Tracking the reconstruction process with monthly updates on key economic indicators, housing and employment in the New Orleans region.

Greater New Orleans Community Data Center
Critical data, maps and updates to help organizations make informed decisions about Greater New Orleans. Get new population estimates, maps of New Orleans neighborhoods and information about open schools and hospitals.

Gulf Opportunity Zone Business Guide
This guide was compiled by tax, real estate, banking and legal experts to summarize the provisions of the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act and clarify many of its complex incentive and tax provisions.

Louisiana Speaks
A multifaceted planning process, endorsed by the Louisiana Recovery Authority, to develop a sustainable, long-term vision for South Louisiana in the wake of the destruction caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

State Hurricane Information Site
Information and contact directory for the Louisiana Katrina/Rita relief effort, including useful Web links for residents, businesses and contractors.