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Page last updated: 06/30/2021

Overview

Lousiana Hurricane Zeta (DR-4577)

Hurricane Zeta struck Louisiana from October 26th thru 29th of 2020. A major disaster was declared on January 21, 2021 for the State of Louisiana, making federal funding available to individuals and business owners affected.

People in the following parishes are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:

Jefferson
Lafourche
Orleans
Plaquemines
St. Bernard
Terrebonne

Additional parishes may be added later.

A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for those in Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Zeta. The service, which provides legal referral information for low income individuals with disaster legal needs, is a partnership between the Louisiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Low-income survivors facing legal issues may call 1-800-310-7029 to learn of the available civil legal resources in their area. The automated hotline is not staffed by individuals, but recorded messages will direct callers to legal resources where they can reach a live contact. The hotline is available 24/7 and callers can leave a message any time.

Click here for the full press release.

Important Deadlines

FEMA Application Deadline

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

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Appeal your FEMA decision letter

Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.

Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Sunday, February 21, 2021

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FEMA Assistance

Applying for Assistance

Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:

Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.

Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov

In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).

Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s disaster declaration webpage to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.

Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.

FEMA Fact Sheet: Remote Inspections

Due to the COVID-19 nationwide emergency declared by Former President Trump and the need to protect the safety and health of all Americans; FEMA will conduct remote home inspections for disaster survivors until further notice.

This fact sheet provides information about that process. It includes links to PDF and plain text versions.

As of June 1, 2022, FEMA is beginning to transition back to in- home inspections. Remote inspections may still occur if conditions make them necessary again.

What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance

Created by FEMA, this handout provides a basic overview what to expect after you have applied for assistance.

also available in:

Español

What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance (Spanish)

Este folleto, creado por FEMA, brinda una descripción general básica de lo que puede esperar después de haber solicitado asistencia.

Resources

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

(225) 925-7500

7667 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

State agency in charge of disaster management.

Safety and Shelter Resources

Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.

Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.

American Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services

Explore resources from the American Red Cross on how to stay safe and recover from a disaster.

Website

Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. The DRC Locator helps you find the hours, services, and locations of DRCs near you.

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Legal Assistance

Access legal aid organizations and other helpful recovery assistance

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ABA YLD Disaster Legal Services Hotline

(888) 743-5749

To help meet the growing legal needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has teamed up with RingCentral Inc. to create a national hotline to connect the Disaster Legal Services Program (DLS) with those seeking civil legal services.

Organization

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation

Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.

(855) 512-3980
(225) 448-0080

Intake Line: (225) 448-0331

715 St. Ferdinand St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Organization

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

1-800-256-1175

1020 Surrey Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.

Organization

The New Orleans Pro Bono Project

The Pro Bono Project helps low-income families, individuals, and the elderly in need gain access to lawyers who can help them resolve civil legal issues in the six-parish area surrounding New Orleans. These issues range from family law matters like divorces, custody agreements, name changes, and adoptions; to property questions related to successions and estate planning, proof of title, contractor litigation, and consumer complaints; to debt issues, and much more.

Organization

Louisiana State Bar Association

(800) 421-5722
(504) 566-1600

601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

Professional association of lawyers.

Organization