FEMA

Until the declaration is made millions of dollars in federal aid are simply standing at the ready and not available for use.

Affected residents can apply through the FEMA website for temporary housing while their primary dwelling is being repaired.

The drive-thru assistance and mobile registration centers should reopen tomorrow, weather permitting.

Houses of worship that were damaged in Hurricane Laura may be eligible for FEMA grants to help fund repair and restoration.

The center will open at the LSU AgCenter building on West Port Street on Thursday.

Three new parishes can now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Laura. Those parishes are Caddo, La Salle and St. Landry.

If you bought a generator, chainsaw, or other storm-related equipment it might be eligible for reimbursement according to FEMA.

Many of those affected by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana are seeking the assistance of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

From vital links to federal assistance to where to find food and water, make sure you bookmark this site for future use.

This morning the option to file for disaster assistance through FEMA in several SWLA parishes became available.

Gov. John Bel Edwards says federal authorities have granted his request for an extension of the filing deadline for those affected by August floods.

Flood relief money isn't rushing into Louisiana as fast as the water did. However, today should indicate where the first trickle of relief should be going.