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Emergency Preparedness Information: Replacing Documents

How to replace lost/flood damaged documents

Here is a list of useful websites and telephone numbers:

SNAP Cards

Green Cards

Birth and Death Certificates

Louisiana Driver’s Licenses

Bank Checks, ATM/Debit Cards or Safe Deposit Boxes

Credit Cards – Contact the appropriate issuing institution: 
Credit Reports: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion
Social Security Cards
Fraud Alerts or a Credit Freeze:

Other support:

Identity Theft Resource Center
Medicare Cards
Passports
U.S. Savings Bonds
Federal Tax Returns
Military Records
Insurance Documents
Real Estate and Property Records (Mortgage Documents, Deeds, etc.)
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
Saving family records:
Information provided by FEMA. From http://www.wafb.com/story/32833625/how-to-replace-lostflood-damaged-documents