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Consult an expert for legal or medical advice.

In an emergency call 911 first!

HOW TO CONTACT 911 IF YOU HAVE A HEARING DISABILITY:  

If you have a severe speech, language, or hearing disability:

• When you dial 9-1-1, tap space bar to indicate TDD call.

• Store a writing pad and pencils to communicate with others.

• Keep a flashlight handy to signal whereabouts to other people and for illumination to aid in communication.

• Remind friends that you cannot completely hear warnings or emergency instructions. Ask them to be your source of emergency information as it comes over their radio.

• If you have a hearing ear dog, be aware that the dog may become confused or disoriented in an emergency. Store extra food, water and supplies for your dog.

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GOOD NEWS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS!!!

Family members who live with Medicaid recipients can temporarily become their loved-one's direct care worker during the COVID emergency!!!

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That's correct.  If your family member has a Medicaid Waiver, EPSDT-Personal Care Service or Long-term Personal Care Service, you can be hired on to care for them while living in the same home. 

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Contact the Medicaid recipient's care provider agency to complete an application with them or, if using self-directed waiver services, send a new employee packet in to the Fiscal Agent.  

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This opportunity will be available up to 6 months afer the COVID-19 emergency declaration ends.  

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NOTE: You cannot be paid for care at the same time you are being paid for any other job you may have. 

Direct Support Workers Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines NOW!

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Just bring your pay stub when you go for your appointment!

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Individuals Receiving Waiver Services/Home Health Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines NOW!

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Just bring documentation of your services when you go for your appointment.  Your 90-L or plan of care are eligible methods of verification.

Concerned About Being Turned Away for a Vaccine?

You might want to bring a copy of HAN Message 21-06! 

Vaccine provider unsure whether waiver services qualify you for the vaccine?  

Bring this from LA Department of Health and OCDD... 

Non-Discrimination Letter from Dr. Joseph Kanter, M.D., LDH to Vaccine Providers: 

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APPLY FOR DISASTER FOOD STAMPS: 

911 not available?  Need Rescue?  CALL YOUR PARISH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

PHONE #S FOR PARISH EOC Offices: 

http://gohsep.la.gov/ABOUT/PARISHPA 

NEED HELP EVACUATING? Call your Parish Emergency Operations Center (EOC) (see list above).

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NEED TO FIND AN OPEN SHELTER?  Call 211 or call your Local Parish EOC (see list above).

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NEED ROAD CLOSURE INFO?  511 OR 511.LA.ORG OR 888-ROAD-511

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NEED FLOOD/WEATHER INFO?  DOWNLOAD "Alert FM" to smart phone; fix settings for alerts for your area.