News, Media & Events: Louisiana

Events

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Nov 13, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025
Important Date
Call for Abstracts: 2025 Hazard Mitigation (HM)Partners Workshop
The 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners Workshop will be held in-person in Rosemont, Illinois, April 22-24, 2025. This year's theme is: Stronger Tomorrow, Together. To build our strongest agenda, we are seeking abstracts that support the theme.
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Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025
Important Date
2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners Workshop
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FEMA is hosting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners workshop in person this year! Join us in beautiful Rosemont, Illinois for an opportunity to connect with fellow hazard mitigation stakeholders. This annual event is the perfect chance to get the latest updates on mitigation grants and floodplain management, strengthen our partnerships, and collaborate with federal partners, including FEMA.

Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

Public Assistance Aiding Community Recovery after Francine

FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program provides funding to help communities pay for emergency work to save lives and protect property, debris removal, and repairs to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities.
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Help is Still Available for Hurricane Francine Survivors after FEMA Deadline

The official deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed. However, help from FEMA is still at hand for Louisiana renters and homeowners who have damage to their residence from Hurricane Francine. Here are some options:
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FEMA Registration Deadline is Nov. 18 for Hurricane Francine Survivors

Louisiana residents with damage from Hurricane Francine have just a few days remaining to apply for disaster assistance. Nov. 18 is the registration deadline for survivors in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes.
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