The White House has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ Major Disaster Declaration for flash flooding that happened mid-May, which left several thousand homes damaged and killed five people.
The governor declared a State of Emergency for the flash flooding on May 17. This allows affected residents in five parishes to apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The five parishes eligible are Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville and Lafayette.
“I want to thank President Biden for his quick approval of our request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which will go a long way to help the thousands of people affected in Louisiana by quick and severe flash flooding that damaged homes and left five people dead,” Gov. Edwards said. “As people continue to recover, I encourage everyone who was affected in Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville and Lafayette parishes to register for FEMA aid. If your parish is not yet declared and you suffered damage, you may continue self-reporting it online at damage.la.gov.”
Individual Assistance includes aid from FEMA related to housing and other needs. The White House also approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding statewide.
Residents and business owners affected by the May flooding can apply for federal assistance online at https://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585
