Media Advisory - FEMA Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Direct Housing

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA is working to address the housing needs of recent hurricane survivors. In this series of short YouTube videos, FEMA answers questions about temporary housing units. Under the Direct Housing Program, FEMA may provide these after a disaster when homes are damaged or destroyed and there is a shortage of available places for survivors to move into.

Each video answers a question about a specific aspect of the program. The videos can be viewed at FEMA - YouTube by searching the titles below.

Segment titles are:

• How does FEMA determine whether a specific site is feasible for a housing unit?
• Is FEMA housing on first- come first- served basis?
• What if there is debris on the property?
• What factors can delay a housing unit installation?
• Will FEMA provide a timeline for my unit being available?
• What should I know to insure I get a unit?
• What is paid for in a FEMA housing unit?
• May FEMA enter the unit without permission?
• What about constructing shelves in unit?
• Why can't I stay in a hotel until my house is ready?
• Why can't I stay in a hotel in the Lake Charles area?
• What if I cannot find housing or repair my damaged home within 18 months?
• Can I have a housing unit placed on my driveway?
• Once the house is repaired, can I retain the unit?

For the latest information on Hurricane Laura, visit Louisiana Hurricane Laura (DR-4559-LA). For the latest information on Hurricane Delta, visit Louisiana Hurricane Delta (DR-4570-LA). Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.