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State of Louisiana Hurricane Recovery Page

Posted on: September 15, 2021 - 4:19pm
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State of Louisiana

The State of Louisiana has created a Hurricane Recovery page to provide information regarding the state.

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Louisiana disaster survivors are urged to register for federal disaster assistance with FEMA. Individuals and business owners in the designated parishes who had storm or flood damage should register for “Individual Assistance” with FEMA in the following ways:  

  • Online at www.disasterassistance.gov 
  • By phone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) 
  • People who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585 
  • For those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362 

FEMA Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement

If you have been approved for FEMA individual assistance, you are now eligible for generator & chainsaw reimbursements if you purchased a generator and/or chainsaw between Aug 26 and Sept. 25: 

Generators up to $800 

Chainsaws up to $250 

Make sure to save your receipts and follow the equipment's instruction manual when operating to ensure proper and safe use. 

Learn more here.