News and Media: Disaster 4559

The Multifamily Lease and Repair (MLR) Program allows FEMA to lease and repair or make improvements to existing multifamily rental property for the purpose of providing temporary housing to eligible applicants who are displaced due to Hurricane Laura.

FEMA urges everyone who experiences a power outage to be safe when using portable generators.

Louisiana survivors should check the status of the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) this week before visiting.  The following centers in Acadia, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Sabine, St. Landry, Vermilion and Vernon parishes will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to anticipated inclement weather.

 

You can check the status of a DRC prior to a visit to ensure the facility is open, visit:egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

 

FEMA has added two parishes, Grant and Rapides, to its program for direct temporary housing units for hurricane survivors whose homes were made unlivable due to Hurricane Laura.

Those who have already registered with FEMA for assistance need not register again.

FEMA determines if applicants are eligible and pairs them with the best available housing solution to meet their needs. Options can include:

BATON ROUGE, La. —  The deadline to register for Louisiana residents seeking disaster assistance with FEMA has been extended to November 27 in all parishes designated for Individual Assistance following Hurricane Laura.

Homeowners and renters can apply for federal assistance, which includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged property.