![Since Hurricane Ida struck, 564,544 applications have been approved, putting more than $1.2 billion in the hands of survivors.](/sites/default/files/graphics/fema_hurricane-ida-louisiana-one-year-later-infogrpahic.png)
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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.](/sites/default/files/graphics/fema_hurricane-ida-louisiana-one-year-later-infogrpahic.png)
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.
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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The overwhelming generosity of private donations and volunteers is helping Louisiana communities recover after Hurricane Ida. These efforts can augment the capabilities of local, state and tribal authorities and survivors throughout the recovery process, which may last many months, even years.
FEMA reaches out to survivors and communities after disasters using several tools, teams and tactics to help during response and recovery operations.
FEMA and the state of Louisiana are committed to providing disaster assistance to people with disabilities and access and functional needs. Assistance is also available for those who communicate in languages other than English.
FEMA and the State of Louisiana are working hard together to ensure that survivors of Hurricane Ida living in hard-hit parishes have safe places to stay temporarily while they take steps to recover.
Before starting repairs on your home, contact your local officials to see if there are permit requirements or rebuilding regulations you will need to follow. It will save you time and money!
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