News and Media: Disaster 4577

The March 15 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available as FEMA continues working with Hurricane Zeta survivors.

If you are a survivor who experienced loss or damage as a direct result of Hurricane Zeta and live in a disaster-approved parish, FEMA remains committed to helping you if you are eligible.

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Hurricane Zeta survivors in FEMA-designated parishes who suffered losses as a direct result of the storm must register with FEMA for possible financial assistance by March 15.

Help may pay for temporary housing, rentals, and repair or replacement of damaged property.

Grants may be available as well to help with expenses for medical and dental care, childcare, funeral and burial costs, replacing essential household items, moving and storage, vehicle repairs, property cleanup and more.

FEMA wants to help you with your recovery. Homeowners, renters, and business owners may benefit by attending free webinars on a variety of subjects.

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Sandra’s voice smiles as she says she is “so comfortable now” living in a FEMA temporary housing unit on her own property in a remote area of Calcasieu Parish. Her trailer sits on a concrete slab that used to hold her carport. Next to it are the remnants of her old home, destroyed by the two hurricanes. She says, “FEMA saved my life” by helping her return to her own yard. Being forced to live with friends and relatives had left her depressed. Now she feels settled and moving forward with her life.