BATON ROUGE, LA.  – Louisiana homeowners and renters in eight parishes who sustained losses caused by Hurricane Francine may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes.FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified process and expanded eligibility allows Louisianans...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Louisiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Francine from Sept. 9-12, 2024.The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is...

Volunteer and Donate Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need. Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond. FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters. Doing Business with FEMA...

AUSTIN – Free legal assistance is available to Texans who were affected by Hurricane Beryl.Texans with disaster-related legal issues may receive free legal assistance by calling the State Bar of Texas Legal Hotline at 800-504-7030. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phones are answered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.Legal aid may be able to help survivors in the following ways:Clarify home ownership/heir’s property.Assist with benefits, applications and appeals.Support with fraud issues or landlord disputes.Assist with disability issues related to the disaster.Provide insurance policy assistance.Assist community groups that support long-term recovery.This assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Austin, Bowie, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San...

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Pushmataha County, Oklahoma.Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment period for the maps.This is Pushmataha County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs)....

WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell travelled to Louisiana and met with Gov. Jeff Landry and other state and local officials. Officials surveyed damage caused by Hurricane Francine and met with impacted individuals. The visit includes stops in areas most affected by the storm to assess the situation and address immediate recovery needs.“I am here today to see firsthand what the impacts are to these communities, hear from people that have been impacted, so we know what type of additional assistance they may need as we go forward,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne...

Maybe you have already begun fixing-up the damage to your home in the wake of the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding, or maybe you have no idea where to begin. As New Mexicans are recovering from the disaster, FEMA has teamed with Albertson's Market in Ruidoso, for one week, to provide free information and tips on how to make homes damaged by the fires and floods stronger and safer. FEMA specialists will be available to answer questions and offer home improvement tips and proven methods to help prevent or reduce damage...

Disaster Legal Services (DLS) is a free service, funded by FEMA and available to southern New Mexico residents impacted by the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17 through Aug. 20. If you are in need of legal services and you live in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba or San Juan Counties or the Mescalero Apache Reservation, DLS may be able to help.Disaster Legal Services are provided through the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA). You can reach them at 1-855-204-2569. DLS may only give...

Incident Period: Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 Declaration Date: Sep 11, 2024 The new Individual Assistance updates only apply to disasters declared on or after March 22, 2024. Read about the updates. Help for Individuals and Families After a Disaster If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance. Learn more about the steps after applying for assistance. Apply for Disaster Assistance The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also...

WASHINGTON -- As Hurricane Francine makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, the Biden-Harris Administration approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana enabling FEMA to provide federal resources to the state for emergency protective measures and aid initial response and recovery efforts. FEMA urges people to take this storm seriously as conditions are rapidly deteriorating and potentially dangerous storm surge, heavy rain and flooding are expected. Widespread power outages are likely and tornadoes are also a possible risk across the region. FEMA, the federal family and partner organizations are actively coordinating response efforts across the affected...

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WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Louisiana to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Francine beginning Sept. 10, 2024, and continuing.The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance to save lives, to protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas. Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize...

AUSTIN -- Texans who sustained losses from Hurricane Beryl have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is October 10, 2024.Since the disaster declaration in July, FEMA has helped nearly 673,700 Texas households with $704.7 million in financial assistance. FEMA specialists have been working in 22 counties helping people apply for assistance. FEMA crews have visited 174,203 homes and 9,285 public locations. More than 45,000 residents have visited the 42 Disaster Recovery Centers located within the state. More than 26,100 families have stayed in hotels temporarily at the expense...

WASHINGTON -- As Tropical Storm Francine rapidly strengthens and moves toward Louisiana, FEMA is urging people across the state and the Gulf Coast to prepare now for potentially life-threatening impacts. Francine’s projected path poses a serious threat to Louisiana and upper Texas coastline, expecting to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for much of Louisiana, with Tropical Storm watches also in effect for parts of Texas and Louisiana. With sustained winds expected to exceed 75 mph as the storm makes landfall, Tropical Storm...

After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. FEMA may need to call some New Mexicans in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, and San Juan counties, and the Mescalero Apache Reservation to continue processing their application for assistance after South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding. Make sure that FEMA has your up-to-date contact information.If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, you should let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence.You can...

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WASHINGTON – FEMA is monitoring Tropical Storm Francine as it rapidly approaches southeast Texas and portions of Louisiana, bringing heavy rain, flooding and life-threatening storm surge. People in the storm’s potential path should closely monitor the weather, follow directions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for parts of Louisiana and a tropical storm watch is in effect for parts of Texas and Louisiana. Winds up to 50 mph are expected as the storm gradually intensifies as it approaches Louisiana...