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Do you know how to get relief after a disaster?
Find the answer and learn about
– Major disaster declarations
– Types of relief
– Applying for relief and aid
at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid/
Do you know how to get housing assistance after a disaster?
Find the answer and learn about
– Financial housing assistance
– Direct housing assistance
– How to apply
at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid/
4 Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
1. Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
2. In the FEMA App – free from a smartphone app store
3. By phone – 1-800-621-3362
4. In person
Text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 to find the closest Disaster Recovery Center
Learn more at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid/
Updates to FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program
– Serious Needs Assistance – $750
– SBA Loan Requirement Remove
– Evaluating Insurance Proceeds
– Assistance for Self-Employed Applicants
Find more updates at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid/
Debris Removal After a Major Disaster
– I have a lot of debris from the hurricane. What do I do with it?
– You need to sort it. You can help your community get reimbursed for debris clean-up!
– Learn more at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid
Fast Facts About Unemployment Assistance After a Disaster
– The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program provides assistance to people who have become unemployed because of a disaster.
– You may still apply for DUA even if you don’t already receive unemployment benefits.
– In Louisiana, you can apply online.
Visit the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s website at www.louisianaworks.net to make a claim.
Learn more at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid
Fast Facts about the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP)
– DSNAP provides food assistance to people who have been affected by a disaster.
– You may still apply for DSNAP even if you don’t already receive SNAP benefits.
– In Louisiana, you can apply:
· In-Person: at your parish’s operation center.
· By phone: by calling the LAHelp-U Customer Service Center at 1-888-524-3578.
Learn more at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid
3 Ways to Keep Good Records
Be prepared for a fisheries disaster before it happens! Have a good recordkeeping system in place by saving things like equipment receipts, tax returns, and trip tickets.
1. Take pictures with a smart phone
2. Make digital copies with a scanner
3. Save original copies
Learn more at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid
Did you know…?
1. Federally recognized tribal governments have unique rights in disaster declarations.
2. They may request disaster assistance directly from the President, or they may apply through the state.
3. If awarded, the disaster assistance will go directly to the tribal government.
Learn more at www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid