Disaster Survivors
We help survivors of natural disasters like Hurricanes with legal issues that are barriers to recovery, like FEMA/Restore Louisiana problems, disaster food stamps, rental assistance and other income, successions, contractor disputes and disaster aid collections.
Resources
Disaster Food Stamps for Hurricane Francine
Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) are now available to eligible disaster-impacted households. DSNAP is approved for these parishes: Ascension Assumption Lafourche St. Charles St. James St. John St. Mary Terrebonne You can apply for DSNAP by calling 1-888-LAHELPU...
Disaster Unemployment Benefits for Hurricane Francine
If you lost work or employment in the designated disaster areas due to Hurricane Francine, you can apply for unemployment benefits. Eligible Parishes: Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes....
Replacement Food Stamps for Survivors of Hurricane Francine
If you lost food due to a power outage that lasted for a minimum of 24 consecutive hours, you may be able to replace your food stamps. You must have already been receiving food stamps before the storm. DCFS works with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to obtain...
Natural Disaster FAQ for Renters in Louisiana
Do I owe rent if I am displaced from my home due to a natural disaster? Am I entitled to pay less rent if my house was damaged or is unlivable because of the disaster? Unfortunately, yes, you likely still owe rent. The law treats a natural disaster as an “Act of God.”...
Restore Louisiana Ownership Appeal
Denied a Restore LA Grant because you could not show ownership? On appeal, Restore LA now allows you to submit self-certified statements to prove you own your home. If you submitted a statement like the example below for FEMA, you can also use that one. With your...
Changes to Restore Louisiana’s Rental Assistance Policies
Restore Louisiana recently made changes to its rental assistance policies. These changes mean fewer people will receive rental assistance while their homes are being repaired. This change even affects people who were told orally by Restore Louisiana that they would...