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Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors.
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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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Lowe’s in Thibodaux

BATON ROUGE, La. – Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after Hurricane Ida can visit Lowe’s in Thibodaux this week to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.
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Common Reasons FEMA May Find you Ineligible for Assistance

If FEMA sent you a letter saying you are ineligible for assistance after Hurricane Ida damaged your home, you still have options. People are considered ineligible typically for one of several common reasons.
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FEMA Home Inspections: What to Expect

If you applied with FEMA and you cannot live in your home because of damage caused by Hurricane Ida, a FEMA inspector will contact you to set up either a remote or in-person, exterior-only home inspection.
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FEMA Assistance May be Available for Reburials in Louisiana

Financial assistance for reburials may be available to Louisiana survivors after Hurricane Ida caused damage to cemeteries.
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FEMA Seeking Applicants to Join Hurricane Ida Recovery Team

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana residents with experience in customer service, data entry, external affairs, logistics and more have several opportunities to join the Hurricane Ida response and recovery effort as temporary employees. Hiring local, temporary staff is one way FEMA diversifies its workforce and broadens its expertise.
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