02/13/2017
Dear Friend,
Today, the President issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana allowing the release of federal funds to help people recover from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred earlier this week. This means that if you live in Livingston or Orleans Parish and suffered damage from the storms, you are now eligible for assistance from the federal government.
Applying for Federal Assistance
You may be eligible to receive direct federal assistance for temporary housing, home repairs, and for other serious disaster-related needs, such as medical and dental expenses.
In order to receive federal aid you must first register with FEMA, even if you have registered with another disaster-relief organization. You must use the name that appears on your Social Security card on your registration. You can register whether you have insurance or not. While FEMA won’t duplicate insurance benefits, it may provide assistance if you were underinsured.
When completing your registration you will be asked to provide the following:
Social Security number
Address of the damaged home or apartment
Description of the damage
Insurance coverage information
A current contact telephone number
An address where you can get mail
Bank account and routing numbers if you prefer direct deposit of any financial assistance
Individuals in Livingston and Orleans Parishes can register with FEMA the following ways:
Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
Call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362.
Feel free to share this email with friends and family who may be in need of this information so they can sign up to receive updates with the most recent information from my office as they become available.
My office is available to help you through this difficult time. We will continue to work with the federal government to ensure victims of this disaster receive the help they need. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at 504-288-3777.
Sincerely,
Representing the 2nd District of Louisiana