News and Media: Disaster 4570

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FEMA often needs to contact an applicant to complete an application, make an appointment for a virtual inspection or to confirm a continuing need for a temporary housing solution. A phone call is made to the number you gave when you filled out your application.

Many property owners often have misconceptions about flood insurance, such as whether they can get it, when they can buy it, and how much it costs.

Here are some of the most common myths and facts about flood insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP):
 

Myth: You can’t buy flood insurance if you live in a high-risk flood area.

Fact: You can buy federal flood insurance no matter where you live if your community participates in the NFIP.
 

Louisiana residents should buy or renew a flood insurance policy to protect themselves year-round.

As response efforts stabilize after a disaster, the focus shifts to recovery. FEMA’s Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC) group helps with long- term recovery that is inclusive, locally led, state-managed, and federally supported.