In an effort to get those still without shelter in some of the hardest-hit areas of Hurricane Ida, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is working in conjunction with FEMA to speed up the process. GOHSEP Deputy Director Casey Tingle says they hope to have trailers installed as soon as this weekend
“Since the policy came out a little over a week ago, the state has been working quickly to be able to implement this,” said Tingle.
To register from the program, you can call 1-844-268-0310 but Tingle says the best way is the register online at IdaShelterling LA.com
“Certainly, understand that there may be a lot of interests in this but we’re really trying to gear it towards those who really are in need of safe housing today,” said Tingle.
Tingle says FEMA is still working on their program of direct housing that includes travel trailers, mobile homes, and certain types of leases.
“And it’s really just sort of an extension of that sheltering activity which is why we think it made sense for the state to kind of step in and be the one to implement it,” said Tingle.
The state program is funded through the FEMA Public Assistance Program which means they will cover 90-percent of the costs.
For a list of immediate shelters, you can call 211 or visit GetAGamePlan.org.
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