BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities. Anyone who may have access and functional needs requiring more time or effort to prepare for a natural disaster, or to evacuate, as well as their caretakers are encouraged to attend. You do not need to sign up in advance. Disability Book Week and Preparedness Event - New Orleans Monday, April 24, from Noon - 3 p.m. East New Orleans Public Library 5641 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA...

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Starting June 1, 2023, FEMA’s normal rent policies will apply to Hurricane Ida survivors living in FEMA’s mobile housing units (MHUs). FEMA had previously authorized a blanket rent reduction for all MHU occupants through May 2023 for survivors of Hurricane Ida. FEMA will begin sending letters to survivors notifying them of their change in the rent amount along with the rent waiver appeal process by the end of April. Survivors can appeal FEMA’s rent determination if the rent is a financial hardship. The appeal will be based...

DENTON, Texas – Los nuevos mapas de inundación se han finalizado y entrarán en vigencia el 19 de octubre de 2023 para el condado Ellis, Texas. Durante los próximos seis meses, un especialista en cumplimiento de FEMA trabajará con la comunidad para actualizar cada ordenanza de llanuras aluviales y adoptar estos nuevos mapas de inundación. Se anima a los residentes a examinar los mapas para determinar si se encuentran en una zona de inundación de riesgo bajo a moderado o alto. El Mapa de Tarifas de Seguro de Inundación actual y...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA reminds Arkansas residents, who receive federal disaster assistance for the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31, to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep all receipts. Disaster assistance is intended to help survivors pay for basic expenses caused by the disaster. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment. Approved uses for grants include: Repairs to make a home livable; Rental assistance to temporarily pay for...