News
Released on September 10, 2008
From Raymond A. Jetson, Recovery Corps CEO
As our state begins its recovery from another devastating storm, I hope this message finds you, your families and friends safe from harm. The Louisiana Family Recovery Corps is rapidly deploying our staff and resources to respond to the needs of our citizens impacted by Hurricane Gustav.
The Recovery Corps has undertaken several critical efforts.
- We have reached out to community leaders and organizations across the state to gain insight into: (1) the needs of impacted citizens and (2) their capacity to offer disaster-related relief.
- We have expedited the availability of current resources to respond to identified needs.
- The Recovery Corps has begun development of recovery planning programs after being engaged by the Louisiana Department of Social Services.
- Recovery Corps staff have provided technical assistance to officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families and other agencies to determine how to best implement a federal case management pilot offered by DHHS.
- The Recovery Corps is aggressively working to identify the most pressing recovery needs of Louisiana citizens and get resources to them.
Announcements regarding recovery programs related to Hurricane Gustav will be made in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more information and encourage your colleagues to sign up for news and updates on our Web site at www.recoverycorps.org.
About the Recovery Corps
The Recovery Corps, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Baton Rouge, La., coordinates humanitarian services for the State of Louisiana in the aftermath of disaster, natural and manmade. Formed in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the Recovery Corps assists families and individuals with their comprehensive recovery needs through its human service and non-profit partners in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and across Louisiana. The Recovery Corps has assisted more than 30,000 households with recovery planning, housing, children's services and emotional well-being needs since January 2006. To learn more or donate, visit www.recoverycorps.org.
