HOME INSPECTIONS AFTER HURRICANE ZETA
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/home-inspections-after-hurricane-zeta]


Release Date: 
Jan 20, 2021 

If you reported that you cannot or may not be able to safely live in
your home, it may be necessary for FEMA to perform an inspection of
the damaged dwelling.

HOME INSPECTIONS AND COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 nationwide emergency and the need to protect the
safety and health of all Americans, many normal FEMA field operations
are suspended so inspections will be conducted remotely. 

FEMA inspectors will contact applicants by phone to ask questions
about the type and extent of damage sustained.

Survivors with minimal damage who can live in their homes will not
automatically be scheduled for a home inspection when applying to
FEMA. They may request an inspection if they find significant
disaster-caused damage later.

Certain other help, like Other Needs Assistance, do not require an
inspection. These include support for childcare, transportation,
medical and dental fees, funeral expenses, and moving and storage
costs.

The deadline to register for federal disaster assistance for damage
sustained during Hurricane Zeta is March 15.

If you have any questions, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. For
TTY call 800-462-7585. Those who use a relay service such as a
videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should alert FEMA as to the specific
number assigned to that service.

For the latest information on Hurricane Zeta, visit Louisiana
Hurricane Zeta (DR-4577-LA) | FEMA.gov
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4577]. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter
account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 [https://twitter.com/FEMARegion6].