While on a visit to visit to LaPlace in south Louisiana on Friday, President Joe Biden mentioned $500 checks for Hurricane Ida survivors.
These funds will be provided by a program operated by FEMA called Critical Needs Assistance, according to the Advocate. Eligible applicants for the program can get a one-time $500 check per household.
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People who have lost their primary dwelling and have life-sustaining needs such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and gas for cars and trucks, are eligible for the program.
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Applicants are required to fill out a FEMA registration form, describe their critical needs and make a request for an amount of money. Hurricane Ida survivors can apply at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
This program is generally for people who expect to displaced from their homes for seven days or more.
During his trip to Louisiana, Biden also urged insurance companies not to use technicalities to get out of providing their customers with the aid they deserve.
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