President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency on Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where floods have killed at least 13 people and displaced tens of thousands of people from their homes .

More than 20,000 residents have been rescued , according to ABC, and 12,000 people are in shelters.

The Louisiana National Guard has been deployed to assist in rescue efforts and federal aid is being made available. The city is also relying on help from organizations and individuals.

Anyone who survived Hurricane Katrina can understand the sense of loss our neighbors are experiencing right now, Marlin Gusman, head of the Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office, said in a release . We all need to pitch in and render aid to these storm victims.

Heres how you can support the victims of the Louisiana floods.

1. Support Local Emergency Relief Efforts