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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. 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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BATON ROUGE, La. – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Houma to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ida. Survivors can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and have their questions about federal disaster assistance answered at the centers.
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BATON ROUGE, La. – Wintry weather and possibly dangerous road conditions are expected in Louisiana tonight through Friday morning.
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BATON ROUGE, La. – Wintry weather and possibly dangerous road conditions will delay the opening of FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers on Friday, Jan. 21. Centers will now open at 11:30 a.m.
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BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Cut Off and Montegut will close permanently next week. The DRC in Cut Off will close Tuesday, Jan. 25. The Montegut DRC will close the following day, Wednesday, Jan. 26.
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FEMA Administrator Travels to Louisiana
Administrator Criswell traveled to the Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral in Orleans Parish to attend a faith-based community roundtable. At that event, she provided an update on Hurricane Ida recovery and took questions from attendees. The Administrator highlighted FEMA’s recent changes to its Individual Assistance program and shared that the registration deadline for Hurricane Ida survivors has been extended to Nov. 29.
FEMA Administrator Travels to Louisiana
Administrator Criswell traveled to a non-congregate sheltering site in Grand Isle, where she met with Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle for a tour of the island and a visit to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. At the center, she thanked staff for the work they’ve done to support the community as they recover and rebuild.
FEMA Administrator Travels to Louisiana
FEMA Administrator met with St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard and St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell at the St. Charles Emergency Operations Center (EOC). They discussed progress being made with debris cleanup, future mitigation projects and the Hurricane Ida Direct Housing Sheltering program. Afterwards, Administrator Criswell received a tour of the EOC and participated in a news conference with parish and state officials.
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60 Days Since Ida, Louisiana Recovery Continues to be Whole Community Effort
Houma, LA – Members of a FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crew walk door to door to help residents of Houma apply for assistance after Hurricane Ida. Photo by Julie Joseph, FEMA.
60 Days Since Ida, Louisiana Recovery Continues to be Whole Community Effort
Reserve, LA – Volunteers put together hot lunches at the Tchoupitoulas Chapel to feed those affected by Hurricane Ida. Photo by Keith Jones, FEMA.
60 Days Since Ida, Louisiana Recovery Continues to be Whole Community Effort
Hahnville, LA – Members from Team Rubicon Disaster Response Team assess damage caused by Hurricane Ida. Photo by Julie Joseph, FEMA.
60 Days Since Ida, Louisiana Recovery Continues to be Whole Community Effort
Thibodaux, LA -- FEMA mitigation specialists give tips to Hurricane Ida survivors on how to rebuild and protect their homes from future disaster-related damage. Photo by Julie Joseph, FEMA.
60 Days Since Ida, Louisiana Recovery Continues to be Whole Community Effort
Houma, LA. – Mother and son at a Disaster Recovery Center, where survivors affected by Hurricane Ida can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and get questions answered. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are also on hand to provide program information and explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Photo by Julie Joseph, FEMA.
