BATON ROUGE, La. – At the request of the state, FEMA is currently providing about 1,946 households that are survivors of Hurricanes Laura and Delta with additional time to remain in agency-provided housing as they complete the final steps of their recovery. The original end for the program was scheduled for Feb.28. The extension of the temporary housing program may allow occupants to complete their housing plan until Oct. 31. As of part of the extension and in agreement with the state, beginning on March 1, occupants will begin to be...

BATON ROUGE, La. – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Houma to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ida. Survivors can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and have their questions about federal disaster assistance answered at the centers. FEMA specialists are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the following location: East Park Recreation Center – Parking Lot 107 Robert Street Houma, LA 70363   All centers follow COVID-19 precautions. Masks are required...

BATON ROUGE, La. – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Houma to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ida. Survivors can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and have their questions about federal disaster assistance answered at the centers. FEMA specialists are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the following location: East Park Recreation Center – Parking Lot 107 Robert Street Houma, LA 70363 All centers follow COVID-19 precautions. Masks are required for...

BATON ROUGE, La. – Wintry weather and possibly dangerous road conditions are expected in Louisiana tonight through Friday morning. Here are some winter safety tips for Louisianans living in FEMA temporary housing units: Stay alert to weather warnings and information on road conditions from state and federal authorities. Use the weather radio to monitor the situation and comply with any local official evacuation orders. Should local officials recommend manufactured housing occupants find sturdier shelter, evacuate immediately. Be sure to take pets with you. Survivors living in travel trailers must leave the...

BATON ROUGE, La. – Wintry weather and possibly dangerous road conditions will delay the opening of FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers on Friday, Jan. 21. Centers will now open at 11:30 a.m. Disaster Recovery Centers will resume regular hours Saturday morning. DRCs are open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sundays. At the centers, survivors can get assistance with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and have their questions answered about federal disaster assistance. For a list of all DRCs currently open in...