Hurricane Katrina Response

LifeWorks — support and resources to help cope with Hurricane Katrina.

Hurricane Katrina has hit the coast of the United States, affecting parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. High winds and flooding are forcing mass evacuations.

If you or your family has been affected by Hurricane Katrina, LifeWorks can help. At no cost to you, you may call LifeWorks anytime at 877-234-5151. Consultants are ready to help you understand safety and logistical issues during and after the hurricane. If you live or work in an area that is affected, consultants can also help you find the emergency services and resources that you need and deal with the anxiety—your own, your child’s, or another family member’s—that can accompany a natural disaster. Consultants can help you:

• Identify local resources that are available to help
• Understand your options if your family has been affected
• Find resources for food, clothing, and shelter
• Create a family emergency plan
• Find out how to protect your property and your family
• Deal with feelings of anxiety and fear
• Find ways to connect with your family, friends and co-workers
• Find services for an older relative

You can also go to www.lifeworks.com to read or download articles to help you prepare, including

• Preparing for Natural Disasters: Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Earthquakes
• Creating a Family Emergency Plan
• How to be Prepared for an Emergency
• Helping an Older Relative Cope After a Natural Disaster
• Helping Young Children Cope After a Natural Disaster
• Helping Your Teenager Cope After a Natural Disaster
• Coping with Fears Following a Traumatic Event
• Steps to Take After a Flood, Fire, or other Natural Disaster
• Avoiding Frauds and Scams After a Natural Disaster
• Facing the Prospect of Rebuilding After a Natural Disaster
• Getting Organized After a Natural Disaster
• Hiring and Working with a Home Improvement Contractor After a Natural Disaster
• How to Make a Charitable Donation

To find the help you need right away, call LifeWorks ® anytime at 877-234-5151 to speak with a trained consultant, or visit the LifeWorks web site at www.lifeworks.com

(user id: noaa; password: 5018). You can also contact FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) or go online to http://www.fema.org/. For information in Spanish, go to http://www.fema.org/spanish/index_spa.shtm. Para información sobre este programa en español, visite en-línea en www.lifeworks.com o llame al Spanish phone number.

 LifeWorks ® is brought to you by your employer and is delivered by Ceridian, the leading provider of managed human resource solutions that maximize the value of people. LifeWorks is confidential and available 24/7 at no cost to you.  It’s effective and easy to use. And best of all, it’s here for you and your entire family to use—any time of day, wherever you are. So get in touch with us today. We have consultants who speak Spanish and offer simultaneous translation into more than 140 other languages. To access TTY/TDD lines, call 800-999-3004.