Gerard Hammink, media relations specialist for FEMA, said Allen Parish residents have until February 21, to file for assistance associated with Hurricane Delta.
In a press release, FEMA noted, “It will take several years for Louisiana to recover from the 2020 hurricane season, a process that remains in action on many fronts.”
FEMA, along with its federal and Louisiana state partners, remains committed to respond to the long-term needs of survivors and help them rebuild stronger, more resilient homes and communities.
By Jan. 6, over $900 million has been put into the hands of Louisiana survivors. FEMA still has almost 900 agency staff members remaining in the state to work on these disasters and is hiring and training local residents to continue the work.
Survivors who received a determination letter saying their application was ineligible may believe that the decision is incorrect or that their situation has changed. Survivors can speak with FEMA specialists to learn about the appeals process, discuss documentation requirements and get assistance with writing an appeal letter. Contact FEMA:
•Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, or
•Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) TTY 800-462-7585.
Specialists from FEMA Individual Assistance continue to work updating and completing applications and appeals from households that were affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. You can update your contact information or insurance settlement by using the contact information above.
Direct Temporary Housing assistance is provided only to residents in parishes where housing is not readily available. Direct Temporary Housing assistance is available to Hurricane Laura survivors in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Grant, Jefferson Davis, Rapides and Vernon parishes, and for Hurricane Delta residents in Acadia, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes.
FEMA determines whether applicants are eligible for Direct Temporary Housing and pairs them with the best available housing solution to meet their household needs. No additional registration is required. The deadline for referrals is Jan. 31.
There are many other FEMA programs that are not as visible to individual survivors. Call and talk today with a representative to see if and how to qualify for some of these programs and funds.
For the latest information on Hurricane Laura, visit fema.gov/disaster/4559. For the latest information on Hurricane Delta, visit fema.gov/disaster/4570. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.
