During this COVID-19 public health emergency, or other disasters,
it’s important to access tools and build up your ability, your resilience,
to manage unexpected disruptions until we can all bounce-back.
Tips & RESOURCES
Coping with Unemployment
Excerpt from bankrate.com found at: https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/what-to-do-if-lost-job-coronavirus/
What should you do if you’ve lost your job?
- Apply for unemployment benefits.
- If you have emergency savings, now’s the time to tap into it.
- Look over your monthly expenses and find ways to cut back.
- If you have a mortgage, inform your lender and servicer.
- If you have student loans, suspend your payments.
- Get in touch with your bank.
- Stay away from payday loans.
- Communicate with your utility and service providers.
- You can use your retirement accounts — but avoid it if possible.
- Take advantage of community programs.
- Look at job postings.
- Be flexible about new opportunities.
- Pay attention to the news.
WORKING FROM HOME
Preparing your workforce: Transitioning from the workplace to working remotely during COVID-19, tips for employers and employees…
Let’s flatten the curve, Louisiana.
COPING WITH STRESS
Locate resources for individuals and families by the Louisiana Department of Health at http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3883
The Louisiana Department of Health has extensive behavioral and other health resources to help individuals and families manage the stress of COVID-19.
INFORMATION EMPOWERING
Preparing your family: https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/what-to-do-if-lost-job-coronavirus/
The Louisiana Department of Health has extensive behavioral and other health resources to help individuals and families manage the stress of COVID-19.
Getting accurate information: LDH FAQ on COVID-19 as of 4/16/2020
CONNECTING TO EDUCATION
Informing college students: Locate Guidance from the University of Louisiana System while students transition to online completion and continuation…
Connecting with the Louisiana Department of Education: Resources for primary and secondary institutions, students, families, educators, and the public…