Losing important documents in a disaster can be as stressful as clearing out debris and starting the rebuilding process. Below is a useful list of phone numbers and websites you can start with.

• Birth and Death Certificates:
  Phone: 225-342-9500
  Website: http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/635
• Louisiana Driver’s Licenses:
  Phone: 888-214-5367
  Website: http://omv.dps.state.la.us/
• Social Security Cards:
  Phone: 800-772-1213
  Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
• Bank Checks, ATM/Debit Cards or Safe Deposit Boxes:
  Phone: 877-275-3342
  Website: https://www.fdic.gov/
• Credit Cards – Contact the appropriate issuing institution:
  American Express: 800-327-1267
  https://www.americanexpress.com/us/content/help/lost-stolen-card.html
• Discover: 800-347-2683
  https://www.discover.com/credit-cards/help-center/
• MasterCard: 800-627-8372
  https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/consumers/get-support.html
• Visa: 800-847-2911
  https://usa.visa.com/support/consumer/lost-stolen-card.html
• SNAP Cards:
  (Food Stamps): Phone: 1-888-524-3578
  Website: www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP
• Green Cards:
  Phone: 800-375-5283
  Website: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/replace-green-card
• Credit Reports: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion
  Phone: 877-322-8228
  Website: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action
• Fraud Alerts or a Credit Freeze:
  Website: http://www.fightidentitytheft.com/security_freeze_louisiana.html
• Identity Theft Resource Center:
  Phone: 888-400-5530
  Website: http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
  Email: info@fightidentitytheft.com
• Medicare Cards:
  Phone: 800-772-1213
  https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/kbanswer.asp?deptID=34019&task=knowledge&questionID=3708
• Passports:
  Phone: 877-487-2778
  Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/lost-stolen.html
• U.S. Savings Bonds:
  Phone: 844-284-2676 (toll-free)
  Website: https://www.treasurydirect.br gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds_eereplace.htm
• Tax Returns:
  Phone: 800-829-1040
  Website: https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-4506T
• Military Records:
  Phone: 866-272-6272
  Website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
• Insurance Documents:
  Phone: Check with your insurance agent.
  Website: http://insurance.lawyers.com/natural-disasters/replacing-personal-documents-lost-in-a-disaster.html
• Real Estate and Property Records (Mortgage Documents, Deeds, etc.):
  Phone: Contact your agent.
  http://insurance.lawyers.com/natural-disasters/replacing-personal-documents-lost-in-a-disaster.html
• Medical and Prescription Records:
  Call your doctor; medical and prescription records are tracked electronically.
• Proof of Address/Residency:
  Contact your local utility company to obtain a recent bill.
• National Archives Records:
  Phone: 866-272-6272
  Website: General: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/records-emergency/public.html