Post-disaster mitigation grant funding assistance is being offered to Parishes impacted by Hurricane Laura. The grant is available through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Eligible mitigation activities are designed to reduce future loss of life and property.
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BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (GOHSEP) works with FEMA during all phases of the PA program and conducts final reviews of FEMA-approved projects.
Safe Rooms Save Lives
BATON ROUGE, La. – Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme windstorms injure and kill people, and cause millions of dollars’ worth of property damage in the United States. Most homes, even new ones constructed according to current building codes, do not provide adequate protection for occupants seeking refuge from these events. Having a safe room built for your home or community can help provide near-absolute protection for you, your family, or the public.
Flooding is terrifying, and even after the immediate threat has passed, the conditions created by a flood can be dangerous and stressful to navigate. After a flood, you may be overwhelmed with concerns about how to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of your home and car. And there’s pressure to move fast, because the actions you take in the 24 hours following a flood can make all the difference. Here are some practical steps to follow immediately after a flood.
Going Home After the Flood
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VERNON, La. (Aug. 28, 2020) An Urban Search and Rescue team member from Indiana Task Force searches a damaged structure in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Four Urban Search and Rescue teams have deployed to Louisiana
Photo by Indiana US&R Task Force 1
LAKE CHARLES, La. (Aug. 29, 2020) A Disaster Medical Assistance Team sets up tents at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital to provide support in response to Hurricane Laura. DMATs are staffed with medical professionals and para-professionals who can help area health systems respond by providing expert patient care.
FEMA photo by Dominick Del Vecchio
Orange, TX, August 28, 2020 – Power crews work on damaged power lines following Hurricane Laura.
Lake Charles, LA, August 29, 2020 – Severe damage to a home in Lake Charles caused by a fallen tree during Hurricane Laura.
Lake Charles, LA, August 29, 2020 – FEMA Administrator Gaynor, Regional Administrator Robinson and other FEMA staff speaking with survivors of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles.
Lake Charles, LA, August 29, 2020 – FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor and Regional Administrator Tony Robinson speak with Team Rubicon team members about response efforts after Hurricane Laura.
Orange, TX, August 28, 2020 – FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor meeting with military servicemembers responding to Hurricane Laura at the Emergency Operations Center.
Lake Charles, LA, August 29, 2020 – FEMA staff in a Mobile Emergency Response Support truck at the Lake Charles Emergency Operations Center