Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for the Holidays

BATON ROUGE, La. – All Disaster Recovery Centers in Louisiana will be closed Dec. 24 – 26 and close again the following week Dec. 31 - Jan. 2 for the holidays. The Alario Center in Westwego has a different schedule. It will be closed Dec. 23 – 26. It will open again Dec. 27 before closing permanently at 4 p.m. on Dec. 29. For hours and other details, check the FEMA app (under Disaster Resources, select Talk to FEMA in Person) or visit the FEMA DRC Locator for a complete list...

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Beware of Scam and Fraud This Holiday Season

BATON ROUGE, La. – Don’t let a fraud or scam steal the joy of the holiday season from you. Be aware that con artists and criminals may try to steal money or personal information from you through fraud, scams or identity theft. Some may even pose as federal disaster workers. If a person approaches you as a FEMA employee, always ask to see their badge. All FEMA representatives carry an identification badge with a photograph. A FEMA shirt or jacket is not proof of identity. FEMA representatives do not ask for...

Houma and Garyville Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Permanently Dec. 22

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Centers located in Houma and Garyville are scheduled to close permanently on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Residents of all parishes affected by Hurricane Ida can continue to visit a number of other centers open in Louisiana. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit www.FEMA.gov/DRC. All centers follow COVID-19 precautions. Masks are required for employees, volunteers and survivors.  Survivors can meet face to face with FEMA specialists at the following centers until they close permanently Dec. 22: Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center 346 Civic Center...

Disaster Recovery Center at Roller Kingdom in Hammond to Close Permanently Dec. 18

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center located at the Roller Kingdom in Hammond will close at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18. Residents of all parishes affected by Hurricane Ida can continue to visit a number of other centers open in Louisiana. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit www.FEMA.gov/DRC. All centers follow COVID-19 precautions. Masks are required for employees, volunteers and survivors.  Survivors can meet face to face with FEMA specialists at the following center until it closes permanently at 6 p.m. on Dec. 18: DRC...

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Eight Louisiana FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open With In-Person Service

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers remain open in Jefferson, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa and Terrebonne parishes to provide in-person assistance to residents impacted by Hurricane Ida. Survivors can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and have their questions about federal disaster assistance answered at any center.  All centers follow COVID-19 precautions. Masks are required for employees, volunteers and survivors.    Survivors can meet face to face with FEMA specialists 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday from at the following locations:  Tarpon Heights Shopping Center Galliano...