Hurricane Rita One Year Later - Louisiana

FEMA Recovery Update for Hurricane Rita Louisiana Statistics as of Sept. 11, 2006

23 After the hurricane 23 parishes were designated as disaster areas.
111 Currently FEMA employs 111 local hires from Southwest Louisiana.
886 SBA approved 886 Hurricane Rita disaster loans for Louisiana businesses and non-profit organizations.
7,000 SBA approved more than 7,000 Hurricane Rita disaster loans for Louisiana homeowners and renters.
7,300 More than 7,300 claims have been paid to owners of homes and businesses as a result of flood damages caused by Hurricane Rita.
10,151 To date 10,151 Disaster Unemployment Assistance claims have been approved.
11,000 FEMA has provided more than 11,000 Louisiana households affected by Rita with travel trailers or manufactured homes.
34,000 To date, more than 34,000 Pre-placement Interviews have been completed. These interviews identify the applicants need for housing.
54,900 FEMA has approved more than 54,900 registrations for Other Needs Assistance, which includes assistance for needs such as transportation and personal property.
102,000 Disaster Recovery Center staff provided assistance to more than 102,000 households.
264,000 More than 264,000 home inspections have been completed.
366,000 More than 366,000 applicants have registered for help with housing and other disaster-related needs.
468,000
 More than 468,000 flood insurance policies are in effect in the entire State of Louisiana.
$82 million SBA approved more than $82 million in Hurricane Rita disaster loans for Louisiana businesses and private, non-profit organizations.
$371 million More than $371 million in claims has been paid under the National Flood Insurance Program to policyholders in Southwest Louisiana.
$431 million SBA approved more than $431 million in Hurricane Rita disaster loans for Louisiana homeowners and renters.

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Last Modified: Tuesday, 19-Sep-2006 17:18:07 EDT