News and Media: Disaster 3549

WASHINGTON - As FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor visits Louisiana for the fourth time since hurricanes Laura, Sally, Delta and Zeta devastated the state, federal workers are on the ground, working around the clock making roads accessible and providing emergency power. Administrator Gaynor is in Louisiana today meeting with state and local officials, including Gov. John Bel Edwards and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to help address immediate needs. Administrator Gaynor is also joined by FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson.

WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that additional disaster assistance is available to the state of Louisiana for damages as a result of Hurricane Laura during the period of Aug. 22-27. President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Louisiana on Aug. 28.

This assistance allows for additional funding at 100% federal cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for 30 continuous days. State officials will determine the 30 days.

WASHINGTON -- Following Hurricane Zeta’s Gulf Coast landfall Wednesday evening, FEMA and other federal agencies are prepared to support a locally executed, state managed and federally supported response.  

FEMA prepositioned various commodities to provide support and is also actively coordinating the efforts of federal agencies as recovery and relief efforts continue for hurricanes Laura, Sally and Delta.

Federal Support Responding to Hurricane Zeta

WASHINGTON -- As Hurricane Zeta continues to progress toward the Gulf Coast states, FEMA is prepositioned throughout the region to provide support as needed to potential impacted states and survivors. According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricane conditions are expected this afternoon in portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. FEMA and its federal partners are actively coordinating the federal response to Hurricane Zeta, while preparing for the storm to make landfall this week.

Federal Support Mobilized for Response to Hurricane Zeta

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement the state’s response efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Zeta beginning Oct. 26, and continuing.

Federal funding is available to the state, eligible tribal and local governments, on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures.