News and Media: Disaster 4570

FEMA Drive-Thru Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible mobile offices set up in parishes affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. They are in convenient spots to allow safe COVID-19 compliant interactions with FEMA staff. Masks or face coverings are required for service. Survivors remain in their cars. A specialist wearing a mask will receive documents through the car window and return them.

You can visit a DRC to learn more about FEMA disaster and recovery assistance. You may also get help to do the following:

BATON ROUGE, La.– The Disaster Recovery Centers in DeRidder and Natchitoches will close Dec. 3.

 

The centers are located at:

 

War Memorial Civic Center

250 W. Seventh St.

DeRidder, LA 70634

 

Natchitoches Field Area

450 Fifth St.

Natchitoches, LA 71457

 

Going through the temporary housing process can be slow. FEMA encourages Hurricane Laura survivors to take charge of their recovery and to be proactive to keep things moving.

Ask questions and take charge of your recovery

• Maintain contact with FEMA and your insurance agent.
• Try to get done as much repair work on your damaged home as possible.
• Keep FEMA posted on your progress

Create your housing plan

BATON ROUGE, La. — Renters and homeowners in parishes designated for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Delta have until Dec. 16 to register for help.

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.

Survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance as a result of Hurricane Delta will receive a determination letter explaining the eligibility decision and the reason for that decision.