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Avoid Being Taken Advantage of After the Storm
This resource includes links to report price gouging and unfair business practices.
By: Partnership for Legal Access
Bank Customers
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions for bank customers in areas affected by recent hurricanes.
By: FDIC
Banking Tips Helpful banking tips from the FDIC for people affected by the hurricanes.
By: FDIC
Consumer Help from Departments of Insurance in Gulf Coasts States
(Separate Website)
Links to the departments of insurance in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
Contacting Your Bank in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama
By: KatrinaLegalAid.org
Flood Damaged Vehicles
(Separate Website)
A consumer alert from the Texas Department of Transportation
By: TxDot Texas Department of Transportation
Hurricane Katrina Helping Handbooks
(Separate Website)
A Resource for Individuals, Families and Small Businesses The Handbook is a 189-page overview of some of the legal issues faced by individuals and businesses on the Gulf Coast developed by the attorneys Morrison & Foerster LLP. It is targeted to individuals, families, and small businesses in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
By: Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center
Operation Hope
(Separate Website)
If you need financial counseling, guidance or assistance from professional bankers, members of the insurance industry or community service organizations to help you regain your financial footing after the hurricane. Link to www.operationhope.org or call 1-888-388-HOPE.
By: operationhope.org
Problems Paying Bills
Read this document if you are having problems paying bills because of difficulties created by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita.
By: Partnership for Legal Access
Reporting Insurance Fraud
(Separate Website)
Texas Department of Insurance Fraud Unit Online Reporting Form for Consumers and Other Non-Insurance Company Parties.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
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