Media Advisory - FEMA Registration Deadline Looms for Hurricane Zeta Survivors

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. The deadline to register is March 15.

Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged property.

Additionally, grants may be available to help with other expenses such as medical and dental care, childcare, funeral and burial costs, replacing essential household items, moving and storage, vehicle repairs, and cleanup.

For more information or to register for assistance:

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585)
• Visit disasterassistance.gov/
• Download the FEMA app.

To receive a link to download the FEMA app:

• Apple devices: text APPLE to 43362
• Android devices: text ANDROID to 43362
• Visit fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/app

Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.

For the latest information on Hurricane Zeta, visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4577 or follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.