Understand FEMA Determination Letters and How to Appeal

BATON ROUGE, La. — A quick fix may change decisions for survivors who applied for FEMA help following Louisiana’s August flood and disagree with determination letters.Everybody has a right to appeal. Survivors should read determination letters carefully to understand FEMA’s decision and know exactly what is needed to appeal.Many times applicants just need to submit some extra documents for FEMA to process their application. FEMA can reconsider applicants in some cases if they:Submit insurance documents. Provide documents from their insurance company that detail their coverage or settlement is insufficient to make...
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Federal Disaster Assistance Helps Louisiana Students Return to Campuses

BATON ROUGE, La. —Several Louisiana school campuses damaged during the August flood can reopen for students with the help of recent federal disaster assistance grants.Approximately $35 million reimburses temporary facility and cleaning expenses for schools throughout flood-affected communities. The funds allow students to return to the school campuses they attended before the flood while lessening strains on other schools.Temporary closures of some flood-damaged schools awaiting repairs have forced other campuses to accommodate displaced students. These grants will relieve some of the stresses students, faculty and staff endure during the temporary arrangements,...
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Louisiana Communities Can Help Lower Flood Insurances Rates

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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps for Beauregard Parish, LA

DENTON, Texas– New preliminary flood maps for communities in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, are now ready for review. Local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials teamed up to produce the new maps. The public is invited to appeal or comment on the Beauregard Parish flood maps by Feb. 13, 2017.Residents and business owners are encouraged to view the maps for a better understanding of their flood risks. This understanding will help people make informed decisions about building plans. It will also help property owners decide whether to purchase flood insurance...
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FEMA Works to Mitigate Damage to Natural, Cultural Resources

BATON ROUGE, La. – Natural beauty, history and culture don’t immediately come to mind when people think of FEMA, but the agency’s disaster recovery efforts may affect natural and cultural resources.Following August’s unprecedented flooding in Louisiana, FEMA’s Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation has been working to ensure the state’s rich natural and cultural resources are taken into consideration as it recovers. EHP routinely evaluates impacts to historic structures, archaeological resources, wetlands, floodplains, threatened or endangered species, and air/water quality.FEMA EHP provides the technical expertise to ensure legal compliance and...
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