{"id":9999,"date":"2021-09-08T11:05:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T16:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slls.org\/?p=9999"},"modified":"2021-09-14T17:41:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T22:41:37","slug":"what-assistance-is-available-from-fema-for-survivors-of-hurricane-ida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slls.org\/en\/what-assistance-is-available-from-fema-for-survivors-of-hurricane-ida\/","title":{"rendered":"What Assistance is Available from FEMA for Survivors of Hurricane Ida?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The information provided on this post does not, and is not intended to, represent legal advice. All information available on this site is for general informational purposes only. <\/em>If you need legal help, you should contact a lawyer. You may be eligible for our free legal services and can apply by calling our Covid Legal Hotline at 1-844-244-7871<\/a><\/strong> or applying online here<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

President Biden approved a major disaster declaration that covers Louisiana parishes hit by Hurricane Ida. Homeowners and renters who live in the parishes listed below can apply for possible help with expenses or serious needs resulting from this declared disaster – which are not covered by insurance or other forms of assistance. <\/em><\/p>\n

What parishes are covered by FEMA for Hurricane Ida?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Residents of:\u00a0 Ascension , Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena,\u00a0 St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.<\/p>\n

What types of assistance are available from FEMA?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temporary housing, home repair assistance for homeowners, low-cost loans or funds to cover uninsured personal or real property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. FEMA does not cover expenses or losses covered by your insurance.<\/p>\n

There are new FEMA assistance programs for survivors of Hurricane Ida:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Critical Needs Assistance (CNA):<\/strong><\/h4>\n

FEMA may provide financial aid to people with immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwelling. Immediate or critical needs are:\u00a0 life- saving and life-sustaining items including, but not limited to: water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation. For Hurricane Ida, CNA provides a one-time award of up to $500.00 per household.<\/p>\n

2. Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Eligible purchasers or rentals of a generator (up to $800) and\/or chainsaw ($250) between Aug. 26, 2021 and Sept. 25, 2021 may be approved for FEMA reimbursement if the purchase is not covered by insurance or another source. The applicant must also meet the general eligibility requirements for FEMA\u2019s Individuals and Households Program.<\/p>\n

3. Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA):<\/strong><\/h4>\n

FEMA may provide Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) for applicants who are unable to return to their pre-disaster primary residence because their home is either uninhabitable<\/strong> or inaccessible<\/strong> due to Hurricane Ida. TSA is intended to provide survivors with short-term accommodations through direct payments to lodging providers, if they have no way to cover this by insurance or other source.<\/p>\n

Under TSA, disaster survivors may be able to stay in an approved hotel or motel for a limited period of time and have the cost of the room and taxes directly paid by FEMA. The applicant must cover all other costs associated with lodging and amenities, including, but not limited to incidental room charges or amenities, such as telephone, room service, food, etc<\/u>.<\/p>\n

FEMA approved applicants may choose any place on FEMA\u2019s list of approved hotels in their area. The list of approved hotels is available at http:\/\/www.femaevachotels.com\/index.php<\/a> or the FEMA Helpline. FEMA provides applicants with access and functional needs additional assistance in locating approved hotels to meet their needs.<\/p>\n

What if I have homeowners and flood insurance on my house?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You should still apply with FEMA.\u00a0 Sometimes FEMA may cover some expenses that your insurer does not.\u00a0 However, FEMA will NOT cover your insurance deductible. If you are insured, FIRST file your insurance claim as soon as possible. You can file with FEMA before you get your insurance company\u2019s decision. FEMA will need to see insurance <\/span>claim correspondence, including:<\/span><\/p>\n