Many people are applying for FEMA aid, and some are wondering if they will qualify for assistance.
FEMA spokesman John Mills joined WWL this morning to talk with Newell Normand and Tommy Tucker about the application process.
"$500 payments are already going out for critical needs," said Mills. "FEMA is also providing expedited rental assistance for people who need to relocate right away, so please tell us about your needs related to Hurricane Ida."
Mills said FEMA is providing grants to people who report serious damage to their home that makes their home unlivable, worth up to two months of rental assistance.
"FEMA individual assistance normally provides, and is providing in Louisiana right now, grant money for losses not covered by insurance, if you have serious damage to your home, that makes the home unlivable, in your mind, not fit to occupy because of damage caused by the storm," he explained. The agency also provides money for "critical needs caused by the storm."
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Mills said applicants will be asked if they believe their home has suffered major damage, If the answer is yes, they will then be asked "do you want to relocate?'"
Mills says that does not mean permanent relocation, just temporary lodgings until the home is habitable again. He said the two months of rental assistance can vary based on the size of household.
Click here for the FEMA application web site. You can also download the FEMA app to your smart device or call (800) 621-FEMA (3362).