While some parts are the state have regained power other parts remain uninhabitable. FEMA is on the ground helping residents with immediate needs. FEMA Spokesperson John Mills some residents may qualify for funding for critical needs assistance.
“So, if people need money for food, water, fuel for transportation, or prescription drugs FEMA may be able to provide that if they don’t have insurance,” said Mills.
Mills said FEMA is also able to provide expedited rental assistance for those who are unable to live in their home due to Ida.
“That money goes directly to people who had to evacuate to any hotel before or after the storm or still need to relocate because of the life-threatening power outages,” said Mills.
If your home requires a FEMA inspection, Mills said they will have proper ID and they will never charge you for an inspection.
Mills said that FEMA is also providing transitional housing, like a hotel, for those displaced from their homes and they will make that determination after you apply.
By law, FEMA cannot provide duplicate assistance, so Mills said to contact your insurance carrier before you file for assistance with the government. If you have any questions, he encourages you to call 1-800-621-336.
“You will get to speak to a real person, and someone will talk to you about your exact situation, but I also want to say if you don’t have serious needs related to Hurricane Ida, please keep the phone lines open for people who do,” said Mills.
FEMA is also offering reimbursement for chainsaws or generators purchased between Aug. 26th and Sept. 25, 2021.
You can register online with FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621 FEMA (3362).
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