Public Service Announcement


Accessible Trailers for People with Disabilities Available from FEMA 

:60 Second PSA

ANNOUNCER:  The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reaching out to notify Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees with disabilities, or those living with someone who has a disability, that accessible trailers are available for temporary housing.   Katrina and Rita evacuees with disabilities who do not have accessible temporary housing should contact FEMA and make their needs known.

Depending on the type of disability, individuals and/or the families they live with may be able to get a trailer with a ramp, enough turning space for a wheelchair, accessible tub or shower, as well as grab bars in showers, tubs and near toilets.

For those with questions or for additional information residents of Louisiana should, call 866-496-4297 – that’s 866-496-4297, and residents in Mississippi should call 888-294-2820 - that’s 888-294-2820.  These information lines will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.  
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Press Office
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 C Street, SW
Washington, DC  20472



www.fema.gov