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Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors.
Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors. Individual Assistance grants helped Louisianans clean up their homes, pay their bills, repair their vehicles, get reimbursed for generators, find temporary places to live, and much, much more.
52,176 households received grants totaling more than $363 million for home repairs (not covered by insurance)
194,184 households (49,760 owners and 144,424 renters) received temporary rental assistance, totaling more than $323 million.
735,968 households received grants for other disaster-related needs, totaling more than $480 million.

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FEMA Approves State’s Request to Extend Financial Period of Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA has approved the state of Louisiana’s request to extend the financial period of assistance for eligible Hurricane Ida survivors, including the Individual and Households Program appeal deadline.
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FEMA Temporarily Reduces Rent for Ida Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – In support of the state of Louisiana’s request to waive rent for Hurricane Ida survivors living in temporary housing units (THUs), FEMA has authorized a waiver reducing rent to the policy minimum of $50 per month through May 31, 2023. Normal rent policy will apply to THU occupants starting June 2023.
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FEMA Asking Temporary Housing Occupants to Prepare for Frigid Weather

BATON ROUGE, La. – Now is the time to prepare for the artic blast of frigid air currently barreling toward Louisiana. The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures will plummet on Thursday night and will remain unusually low through Saturday.
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FEMA Extends Hurricane Ida Direct Housing Program

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA has approved a six month extension of its Direct Housing program for eligible Hurricane Ida survivors, following an extension request from the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
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Flash Flooding: Be Ready to Act

Flash flooding occurs when too much rain falls too fast and too long for the ground to absorb all that water. Louisianans are used to thunderstorms. But if one of those storm cells stall over one area and drops heavy rain for hours, that can lead to dangerous flash flooding that threaten life and property.
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PSA: Installing Roof Tarps Safely

A reinforced plastic tarp can provide temporary protection for your roof if your home or building was damaged from severe weather, but installing one can pose several risks. This video highlights the steps you can take to safely install a roof tarp.

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PSA: Seguridad en el uso de generadores

Los generadores energizados por gas pueden ser una buena fuente de energía eléctrica, pero también tiene riesgos. Saber cómo usar un generador de manera adecuada puede mantenerlo a usted y los miembros del hogar a salvo.

Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors.
Hurricane Ida - Louisiana One Year Later Infogrpahic

Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors. Individual Assistance grants helped Louisianans clean up their homes, pay their bills, repair their vehicles, get reimbursed for generators, find temporary places to live, and much, much more.
52,176 households received grants totaling more than $363 million for home repairs (not covered by insurance)
194,184 households (49,760 owners and 144,424 renters) received temporary rental assistance, totaling more than $323 million.
735,968 households received grants for other disaster-related needs, totaling more than $480 million.

Bayou Segnette State Park Campground Site Location
Bayou Segnette State Park Campground Site Location

Bayou Segnette State Park Campground Site Location

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Public Notice for Channel Side Marina Group Housing Site (TR-9), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, June 2022

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Draft Environmental Assessment for Channel Side Marina Group Housing Site (TR-09), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, June 2022

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Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 6/3/2022 for 4909 Highway 3127 Group Housing Site (SC-5), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, May 2022

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Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 5/25/2022 for 2519 W Park Ave Group Housing Site (TR-10), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, May 2022

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Public Notice for Draft EA, 4909 Hwy 3127 Group Housing Site (SC-05), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, May 2022

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Public Notice for Evergreen Group Housing Site (TR-13), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, May 2022

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