Wednesday morning update from FEMA

From the Federal Emergency Management Agency:

FEMA is providing:

Rapid financial assistance for critical, life-saving needs – Money for food, water, fuel for transportation, and prescription drugs.

Basic home repairs to a primary residence (to help restore habitability for homeowners.)

TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE:
FEMA has approved the Governor’s request to activate the FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance program – also known as TSA.

After applying with FEMA, people will be notified if they qualify for temporary sheltering in a hotel at FEMA’s expense.

FEMA pays the hotels directly for lodging and the tax.

It will NOT pay for any incidental hotel expenses.

But FEMA rental assistance money IS paid to applicants directly if they are eligible. So save all receipts, and tell us about needs.

If survivors qualify for Transitional Sheltering Assistance, FEMA will notify them by an automated phone call, text message, and email.

FEMA does not find a hotel room

AS OF THIS MORNING – For Needs Not Covered by Insurance:

$194 million in grants directly to survivors in Louisiana

FEMA has approved 171,000 households

HOME INSPECTIONS:
FEMA has home inspectors working right now
They are official FEMA contractors – and carry official ID
The inspection is free – They will not ask you for money
If You are suspicious of possible fraud, call 866-720-0814

HOW TO CONTACT FEMA:
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov
If it’s not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362