News and Media: Disaster 4611

Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors. Individual Assistance grants helped Louisianans clean up their homes, pay their bills, repair their vehicles, get reimbursed for generators, find temporary places to live, and much, much more.
52,176 households received grants totaling more than $363 million for home repairs (not covered by insurance)
194,184 households (49,760 owners and 144,424 renters) received temporary rental assistance, totaling more than $323 million.
735,968 households received grants for other disaster-related needs, totaling more than $480 million.

Press Releases & Fact Sheets

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BATON ROUGE, La. – In collaboration with the state, FEMA is providing survivors of Ida, Delta, and Laura with a six-month extension to remain in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program.
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FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery.
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BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
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BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA’s workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities that was to be held at the Lafayette Public Library on April 27 has been canceled.
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FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.
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PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia

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Bayou Segnette State Park Campground Site Location
Bayou Segnette State Park Campground Site Location

Bayou Segnette State Park Campground Site Location

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Louisiana; FEMA-4611-DR

Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4611-DR; Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Ida beginning on August 26, 2021, and continuing.

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Hurricane Ida DRRA Section 1206 Implementation Case Study

This study reviews the implementation of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) Section 1206 Policy implemented after Hurricane Ida in Louisiana (DR-4611) and shares the lessons learned for future state, local, tribal, and territorial governments looking to implement this type of project.

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Building the Case for Open Space (Foundations)

Developed in response to Hurricane Ida in Louisiana, this guidance compares the two predominant construction foundation systems available in South Louisiana and provides greater detail regarding their costs, impacts, and advantages.

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PSA: Installing Roof Tarps Safely

A reinforced plastic tarp can provide temporary protection for your roof if your home or building was damaged from severe weather, but installing one can pose several risks. This video highlights the steps you can take to safely install a roof tarp.

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PSA: Seguridad en el uso de generadores

Los generadores energizados por gas pueden ser una buena fuente de energía eléctrica, pero también tiene riesgos. Saber cómo usar un generador de manera adecuada puede mantenerlo a usted y los miembros del hogar a salvo.

Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors.
Hurricane Ida - Louisiana One Year Later Infogrpahic

Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors. Individual Assistance grants helped Louisianans clean up their homes, pay their bills, repair their vehicles, get reimbursed for generators, find temporary places to live, and much, much more.
52,176 households received grants totaling more than $363 million for home repairs (not covered by insurance)
194,184 households (49,760 owners and 144,424 renters) received temporary rental assistance, totaling more than $323 million.
735,968 households received grants for other disaster-related needs, totaling more than $480 million.

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Public Notice for Channel Side Marina Group Housing Site (TR-9), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, June 2022

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Draft Environmental Assessment for Channel Side Marina Group Housing Site (TR-09), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, June 2022

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Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 6/3/2022 for 4909 Highway 3127 Group Housing Site (SC-5), FEMA-DR-4611-LA, May 2022