Louisiana private nonprofits, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations, may be eligible to apply for federal assistance to help recover from damage suffered from Hurricane Zeta, including:
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While Louisianans have been approved for FEMA grants to help them recover from Hurricane Zeta, it is important to remember that the funds are to be used only for certain disaster-related expenses.
FEMA may audit survivors to confirm they spent grants for basic home repairs, replacing essential household items or paying for somewhere to stay if they cannot return home.
FEMA sends survivors letters that detail approved uses for grants including:
FEMA funds a variety of mitigation measures through the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) manages the grants, while local jurisdictions are responsible for working with their residents on mitigation projects they submit to the state for selection.
Hurricane Laura, Delta, and Zeta Survivors May Apply
If you were affected by Hurricane Zeta from Oct. 26-29 and you live in Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard or Terrebonne Parish, you may be eligible for FEMA help.
Assistance provided by FEMA for homeowners and renters can include grants for rent and repairs to make their primary home habitable. It can also help other serious disaster-related needs like replacing essential household items, medical and dental expenses and funeral and burial costs.
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