FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

BATON ROUGE, La.— FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Louisiana will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 17. Centers will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18, for disaster recovery specialists to provide survivors help with their FEMA applications, upload documents and answer questions about federal disaster assistance. All centers follow COVID-19 precautions. Masks are required for employees, volunteers and survivors. For 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 of DRCs currently...
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Two Disaster Recovery Centers to Change Saturday Hours of Operation

BATON ROUGE, La. – The disaster recovery centers in Luling and Montegut will change their Saturday hours of operation to 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Jan. 8. Survivors can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and have their questions about federal disaster assistance answered at the centers. The two centers are located at: Edward Dufresne Community Center (Parking lot) 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 Hours of operation Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sunday Montegut...
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Disaster Recovery Center at Montegut Recreation Center Remains Open

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Montegut remains open 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. All centers follow COVID-19 precautions. Masks are required for employees, volunteers and survivors.  The center is located at: Montegut Recreation Center (Southwest corner of Cross and Dolphin St) 106 Dolphin St. Montegut, LA 70377 For other details, check the FEMA app (under Disaster Resources, select Talk to FEMA in...
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What to Expect After Applying for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, AR – If you live in Craighead, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett and Woodruff counties and were affected by the Dec. 10 storms and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.  Residents in the designated counties can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service....
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Arkansans - Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors. If a FEMA Inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did...
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FEMA Extends Deadline for Public Assistance Application for Hurricane Ida until Feb. 11, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA has extended the period for applicants to request Public Assistance grants for Hurricane Ida. The new deadline is Feb. 11, 2022. The Public Assistance (PA) Program delivers FEMA grant assistance to local and state governments and their agencies, houses of worship and certain private nonprofit applicants following a disaster declaration. Communities, nonprofits and houses of worship interested in applying for a PA grant should contact their local or state emergency manager to begin the process and submit a Request for Public Assistance form. Applicants are highly...
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Northeast Arkansas Tornado and Storm Survivors May Apply for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Arkansas homeowners and renters affected by the recent tornadoes and severe storms that occurred Dec. 10-11, 2021, who live in counties that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance, may apply for help from FEMA. The designated counties are: Craighead, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett and Woodruff. If you have homeowners or renters insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for federal assistance. The fastest...
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from Dec. 10-11, 2021.  The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Craighead, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett and Woodruff counties. 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...
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Survivors can visit Westwego Disaster Recovery Center until Dec. 29

BATON ROUGE, La. – Survivors have a few more days to visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Alario Center in Westwego. The center will close permanently at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29. Prior to its final closure, the center will close for the holidays from Dec. 23 to 26. It reopens for its final three days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27. FEMA specialists will be available to work with survivors until the center closes. Although the center in Westwego is closing, residents of all parishes...
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Waiting for Answers on your FEMA Application? Follow up with FEMA

BATON ROUGE, La.— If you have not yet received a payment or followed up on your determination letter from FEMA, you can do something to move the process along: call us, visit us online or use the FEMA app – just don’t wait. FEMA may be able to help! First, read your FEMA determination letter carefully. It tells you FEMA’s original decision and tells you what actions might be needed to change that decision. One obstacle may be your homeowner or renters’ insurance documentation. After Hurricane Ida, insurance settlements have taken...
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FEMA Working Through the Holiday Season for Hurricane Ida Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – Home for the holidays has a much greater meaning for those affected by Hurricane Ida. FEMA will be working through the holiday season to continue recovery efforts, including helping eligible survivors into homes. “We are working with a keen sense of urgency,” said Federal Coordinating Officer John Long. “We know that being in your home, albeit a temporary one, makes all the difference after a disaster, especially during the holidays.” Each housing program is unique, and every application is evaluated individually for eligibility. FEMA determines if applicants are...
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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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