HOW TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE AFTER HURRICANE FRANCINE

FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified process and expanded eligibility allows Louisianans access to a wider range of assistance and immediate funds for serious needs.

NEW BENEFITS AVAILABLE

– Serious Needs Assistance: A one-time $750 payment per household to help pay for essential items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation.

– Displacement Assistance: Money to help with immediate housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or for other options while you look for temporary housing.

– Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are both funded after a completed inspection confirms eligibility.

For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4817