Release Date:
February 8, 2017
BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA has extended the Proof of Loss deadline for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders affected by the August flood. Policyholders now have a total of 270 days from the date of their loss to return Proof of Loss forms to their flood insurance carrier.
An NFIP Proof of Loss form includes detailed estimates of the cost to replace or repair damaged property.
Though the Proof of Loss deadline has been extended, FEMA urges policyholders to submit forms as soon as possible. The additional time allows policyholders to work with their insurance company to finalize claims.
This is the third extension following the Louisiana flood in August of 2016.
Have Questions? Call FEMA or Your Insurance Company
- Call 800-621-3362 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and select Option 2.
- If you use TTY, call 800-462-7585. Those who use 711 or Video Relay Service can call 800-621-3362.