Emergency Numbers for the Elderly

Red Cross
Louisiana Capital Area Chapter - Baton Rouge
(225) 291-4533

Louisiana Nursing Home Association
To locate evacuated nursing home residents. To locate available nursing home placements.
(225) 927-5642
or (225) 925-1947 (Office of Emergency Preparedness)

FEMA
To register for emergency housing and temporary shelter.
1-800-621-3362

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging
Meals on Wheels and meal sites
(225) 923-8000

Capital Area Agency on Aging
Senior Rx Program (a prescription drug assistance program)
(225) 287-7414
or
1-800-280-0908

Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area
(225) 334-7494
or
1-800-548-1211