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November 16, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — The floods that forced so many Louisianans from their homes this year have receded, along with the immediate threats to health and safety. The focus is now beginning to turn toward...
November 16, 2016
DENTON, Texas –– New flood maps become effective in Willacy County on April 5, 2017. The maps include the cities of Lyford, Raymondville and San Perlita, and unincorporated areas of Willacy County....
November 15, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La — For Louisiana flood survivors, recovery may include short-term FEMA assistance. Keep in mind that FEMA’s housing assistance comes with periodic checks on the need for continued help...
November 14, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — Recovery efforts in Louisiana continue following the historic August floods, and many survivors are still coping with the immediate effects of the disaster. While obvious problems...
November 10, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA flood-insurance rate maps identify areas subject to flooding and establish various zones in a community on which to base premiums. But they can do something else: help first...
November 7, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana disaster survivors affected by August flooding have one week left to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The deadline to...
November 7, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — Submit your U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan application now to prevent missing out on potential funding for your recovery.An SBA loan can help...
November 4, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Vermilion Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be...
November 1, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. –Livingston Parish school campuses have reopened for students and teachers with the help of a $17.5 million FEMA grant.The grant paid for work to eliminate health and safety hazards...
November 1, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana residents whose jobs were affected by the August flooding have received more than $1 million in Disaster Unemployment Assistance.Disaster Unemployment Assistance supports...
November 1, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. – They come from a variety of backgrounds and bring something a little extra to their new jobs with FEMA. Many local hires with the agency have been affected by the August flooding...
October 31, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana disaster survivors affected by August flooding have two weeks left to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.The deadline to...
October 28, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — Request funds to make your structure safer and stronger within 60 days after your community notifies you it is substantially damaged.If you’re rebuilding or repairing a...
October 28, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA will provide free information at local home-improvement stores about repairing or rebuilding homes safer and stronger.They will answer questions and offer home-improvement...
October 27, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — Every Louisiana flood survivor has unique needs that arise along the road to recovery, so FEMA’s disaster recovery centers and their staffs are still available to meet as many of...
October 24, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Acadia Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open...
October 24, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — In less than three months following the August severe storms and floods, more than $1 billion has been paid to National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in Louisiana.These...
October 19, 2016
DENTON, Texas– New preliminary flood maps for communities in Bowie County, Texas, are now ready for review. Local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials teamed up to produce...
October 19, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana residents in disaster-declared parishes whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the August flooding could be eligible for financial help from the state and FEMA...
October 14, 2016
BATON ROUGE, La. – Flood survivors who have registered with FEMA may be eligible for reimbursement if they had to pay out-of-pocket for temporary lodging because of flood damage to their primary...