Generator Expenses in Louisiana
Release Date: December 17, 2005
Release Number: 1603-236
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BATON ROUGE, La. -- Given the severity of Hurricanes Katrina's and Rita's impact and the magnitude of the continuing need for housing in Louisiana, many people purchased personal generators to provide power to their homes.
Eligible applicants may qualify for reimbursement for documented expenses related to the purchase or lease of a generator used to allow a household remain in their dwelling following a power outage caused by the disaster.
The reimbursement will apply to:
- Applicants who purchased the generator during a documented power outage;
- Applicants who use the generator to safely occupy their damaged dwelling or FEMA housing unit;
- Applicants who purchased a generator between Aug. 26 and Sept. 25 for Hurricane Katrina; or
- Applicants who purchased a generator between Sept. 20 and Oct. 19 for Hurricane Rita.
The period of eligibility for applicants living in Calcasieu, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Terrebonne, Vermilion, or Cameron parishes for generator reimbursement was extended to Nov. 30 for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
For further information on generator reimbursement or for questions, call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585.
Last Modified: Monday, 19-Dec-2005 09:44:04