The Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says residents of five parishes impacted by Hurricane Laura can register for FEMA assistance now, and more parishes are expected to be added later.
“I want to again thank President Trump for his quick approval of my request for a major disaster declaration, which brings assistance to some of the parishes most impacted by Hurricane Laura, and I want to encourage anyone from these five parishes to apply for assistance today,” said Gov. Edwards.
“For the people in other parishes that were impacted, but not yet approved for aid, please know that we will continue damage assessments and do expect additional parishes to be authorized. We will fight for all Louisianans who were in Laura’s path to get the assistance they need to recover and rebuild.”
FEMA assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans for uninsured property loss, among other programs.
People who sustained losses in Hurricane Laura in the designated parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis can begin applying for assistance today by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired or by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
More parishes may be added, as damage assessments are ongoing.