HURRICANE KATRINA HOUSING INFORMATION

 

Please stay posted for additional information. Available housing is listed at the bottom of the page.

 

HOUSING CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (FEMA-number given)

Website: www.fema.gov/

 

FEMA in conjunction with MEMA have developed several temporary housing options for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Travel trailers, mobile homes and other prefabricated structures are being brought in to provide interim housing. To be eligible for a travel trailer or mobile home, a person or family will be required to register for FEMA assistance. For additional information, please see the MS Manufactured Housing Association.

 

Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) –The State Chamber of Commerce

Phone: 1-800-748-7626
Donations Hotline: 1-866-230-8903

Website: www.mec.ms

 

Mississippi-American Red Cross

Phone: 601-353-5442

Website: www.mississippi-redcross.org

 

The American Red Cross has a new toll-free call center to meet emergency disaster needs. Families can call 1-800-975-7585. Also, the Red Cross has a number for separated evacuees and loved ones: 1-877-LOVED-1S.

 

The Salvation Army

Phone: 1-800-725-2769

Website: www.salvationarmy.org

 

The Salvation Army has been operating stationary and mobile feeding sites throughout South Mississippi.

 

Mississippi Association of Realtors

Phone: 601-932-5241

Website: www.msrealtors.org

 

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Website: http://www.usda.gov

http://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp

 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Website: http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/index.jsp

Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (FEMA-number given)

 

The Office of Mississippi Homeland Security

Website: http://www.homelandsecurity.ms.gov/

Email: info@homelandsecurity.ms.gov

Phone: 601-346-1499

 

National Apartment Association

Region 9: Mississippi

Contact: Kris King

Phone: 601-956-4353

Website: www.naahq.org/

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal agency involved with locating temporary housing for Katrina evacuees. http://www.hud.gov/katrina/index.cfm

Mississippi State Board of Contractors
Mississippi is going to put Emergency Reciprocity guidelines into place. THIS ONLY APPLIES for contractors who have a valid license. All information is subject to change without notice. Mississippi's licensing board and all government officials are doing their best to get information updated and put into law quickly and efficiently. Please check back for more information at http://www.msboc.state.ms.us

Fair Companies seeks housing for Gulfport crew
Semi-permanent housing for Gulfport employees of The Fair Companies is needed - recreational vehicles would be a solution. For more information 662-773-7181 or 800-253-6723.

Shelter listing
Compiled by WLOX-TV http://www.wlox.com/Global/link.asp?L=124032

CraigsList (contains a relief section-housing/employment, etc. all highlighted in red)

Website: http://jackson.craigslist.org/

http://jackson.craigslist.org/about/help/katrina_aid.html

 

Homes and Communities –

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Phone: 1 (866) 641-8102

Website:  www.hud.gov

Related News Releases:

http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr05-111.cfm

http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr05-117.cfm

http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr05-116.cfm

 

Various Additional Websites

Homes for Katrina - http://www.homesforkatrina.org/

Operation: Share your Home - http://www.shareyourhome.org/  (This group will perform background checks as requested)
KatrinaHousing.org – (They currently DO NOT perform background checks during placement)
Katrina Home - http://www.katrinahome.com/
Open Your Home - http://www.openyourhome.com/

Move On - http://www.hurricanehousing.org/ - We DO NOT KNOW their process

Disaster Housing Resources – www.dhronline.org

Habitat for Humanity - www.habitat.org/newsroom/2005archive/insitedoc010602.aspx

For more information about “Operation Home Delivery,” people can visit Habitat’s

Web site, www.habitat.org, where they can also sign up to receive more information or to volunteer – providing information about skills and experience – when conditions allow for volunteers to help rebuild. People can also donate to Habitat’s work in the Katrina-impacted areas on the Web site or by calling 1-800-422-4828.

 

Mississippi State Medical Association/Journal MSMA

Website - www.HealthProvidersLinkUp.org

A FREE WEB SITE HAS BEEN CREATED to permit physicians displaced by Hurricane Katrina to "link up" with physician organizations around the country who may be in a position to provide temporary or permanent employment. The web site is www.HealthProvidersLinkUp.org and is provided as a public service by The Health Capital Group, Inc. It is designed strictly to be a "link up" service where people and organizations can make contact. Those doing so are expected to work out their arrangements one-on-one after making contact and assessing interest.

Contact - Karen A. Evers, Director of Communications and Managing Editor, JOURNAL MSMA at phone: 601 853-6733, ext. 323 or 1-800-898-0251

 

MS Manufactured Housing Association

Website – www.msmmha.com

Contact – Jennifer Hall - 601-939-8820 and jenhall@msmmha.com, Mary Alice Browning in Gov’s office is in charge of housing - 601-576-2014

 

Jennifer Hall is the head of the MS Manufactured Housing Assn.  She says many businesses are purchasing homes for employees outright because FEMA is taking too long.  She has an inventory of homes and they are available.  One issues is zoning for wind. Coast zoning typically takes a Zone 2 home that can withstand higher winds.  Zone 1 homes are rated for 70-80 mph winds.  Zone 1 homes are readily available.  Just need fire marshal approval to use them temporarily on the Coast.

 

Per Jennifer, FEMA has 20,000 small units, RVs and/or travel trailers coming in, but it is not known who will get them.  People have to register with FEMA to apply.  They will be setting these up on Friday.

 

Jennifer Hall also mentioned that there is a mobile home park in Ocean Springs that has undamaged units available.

 

- Single units run $25,000 to $28,000.  16 x 72 or 16 x 90.  700 to 1200 sq. ft.  

   small 3bdrm/2bath

- Multi units run $35,000 to $40,000 and up.  1500 sq ft and up.  3 and 4 bdrm.

 

Set up costs are additional, but says that these can be set up in parking lots if there is access to water and a generator or can be hooked up to an existing electrical connection.  They have their own “bladder” to handle sewage/waste issues.

 

To receive further information on how you can purchase, please contact Jennifer Hall at 601-939-8820 or jenhall@msmmha.com.

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL CONTACTS OFFERING HOUSING/BEDROOMS/CARE/ETC.

1 SPARE BEDROOM in Flowood, MS - Belle Meade subdivision (Rankin County)  –

contact Lisa Noble at 601-368-3352

 

WHITFIELD, September 7, 2005—Jaquith Nursing Home, located in the Jackson metro area, has available beds for individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina who are in need of long-term nursing home care and who are seeking permanent relocation.  Jaquith Nursing Home is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health.  For more information, please call (601) 351-8015.

 

1 SPARE BEDROOM for HEALTHCARE WORKER in Madison, MS - Single or Married Couple, No Pet Allergies. Contact Julie McNeese at 601-368-3311

 

LEAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - has an unoccupied “B Wing” which has 8 rooms that are not being utilized.  If you know of anyone who needs shelter, we will gladly house up to sixteen(16). The wing has a washer, dryer and refrigerator.  We can hook up a microwave if we need to.  We will also be glad to provide meals for these displaced persons. Contact Sandy Goolsby at sgoolsby@leakemh.org.

 

STEELE BAPTIST CHURCH - has a shelter located at the church on Highway 21 North in Scott County. It is approximately 10 miles north of Forest. There are approximately 30 spaces available. Food, airconditioning, and bedding, as well as showers are available. Contact Bro. Reggie Williams (or an available church member) at 601-469-4567.

 

3 BEDROOM/2 BATH – 341 Davis Cross Road, Canton, MS – 2400 Sq Ft., 39 acres, 1 Year Lease $2500. Contact Rafe Hudson at 955-8161

 

DEERFIELD - Madison, MS – 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, 2128 Sq Ft. Contact Karen Newsom with Jackson Board Realtors

 

KLASS PLANTATION – 112 Klaas Blvd., Madison, MS – 1 year lease $9000 (50% is refundable if not purchased). Contact Darryl Breland at 601-624-2424

 

KLASS PLANTATION – 201 Fredericksburg, Madison, MS – 1 year lease $8000 (50% is refundable if not purchased. Ready to occupy November ’05). Contact Sheri Woodard at 601-383-3373

 

BELLE TERRE – 2101 Bienville Drive, Madison, MS – 1 year lease $7500 (50% is refundable if not purchased). Contact Sheri Woodard at 601-383-3373

 

ASHTON PARK – Madison, MS – 1 year lease $7500 ($4000/mo. Applies to purchase) Contact Darryl Breland at 601-624-2424

 

CARLTON PARKE – Madison, MS – 6 BEDROOM/4 BATH, 1 year lease $7000 (50% is refundable if not purchased) Contact Sheri Woodard at 601-383-3373

 

CARLTON PARKE – 115 Carlton Parke Blvd., Madison, MS – 4 BEDROOM/3 BATH, 3179+ Sq Ft., 1 year lease $6000 (50% is refundable if not purchased). Contact Julie Bishop at 601-624-9292

 

REUNION – 153 Reunion Blvd., Madison, MS – 4 BEDROOM/2 BATH, 2762+ Sq Ft., 1 year lease $4800 (50% is refundable if not purchased). Contact Sheri Woodard at 601-383-3373

 

COBBLESTONE – Madison, MS – 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, 1500 Sq Ft. Contact Lisa Stutzman at 601-981-6045

 

DEERFIELD – Madison, MS – 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH, 1150 Sq Ft., Privacy Fence and one car garage. Contact Jennifer Rogers at 601-750-6762

 

EASTOVER – Jackson, MS – 4 BEDROOM/3 BATH, 3700 Sq Ft. 1 year lease $3000. Contact Denise Furr at 601-503-4000

 

EASTOVER – 517 Carnes, Jackson, MS – 5 BEDROOM/3 BATH. Contact Mary A. Williams

 

BELHAVEN – 145 Glenmary, Jackson, MS – 2 BEDROOM/1 BATH Apartment. Contact Joyce Paris at 601-321-2159

 

BELHAVEN – Jackson, MS – 2 BEDROOM/1 BEDROOM. Contact J.R. Keys at 601-366-5102

 

BELHAVEN – 128 Myer Avenue, Jackson, MS – 2 BEDROOM/1 BATH – 1 year lease $400 mo. Contact Jana Lindsay at 601-842-7639

 

BROADMOOR – Jackson, MS – 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, 1500 Sq Ft., 1 year lease $795 mo. Contact Art Minton Realty at 601-966-6699

 

FONDREN/NORTHEAST – Jackson, MS - 2 OR 3 BEDROOM for 1 year lease. Contact Todd Kern, Realtor, at 601-906-6000 or visit www.jacksonhomecentral.com.

 

WILHURST – 1653 Wilhurst, Jackson, MS – 1700 Sq Ft. 1 year lease $1250 mo. Contact Real Estate Solutions at 601-713-0007

 

BROOKWOOD – Byram, MS – 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, 1750 Sq Ft., 1 year lease $1400 mo. Contact Charlie Graham at 601-278-9444 or 601-278-6444

 

NORTH JACKSON – Jackson, MS – Several houses for 1 year lease, very safe neighborhoods. Contact Richard Greenlee at 601-624-6547