2020
2020
Page last updated: 06/30/2021
On August 28, 2020, FEMA issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana due to the impact of Hurricane Laura. People who sustained property damage as a result of Hurricane Laura are urged to register with FEMA, as they may be eligible for federal and state disaster assistance.
People in the following Parishes are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for those in Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Laura. Survivors facing legal issues may call 1-800-310-7029 to learn of the available civil legal resources in their area.
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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 Louisiana Hurricane Laura page 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.
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.
A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for those in Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Laura. Survivors facing legal issues may call 1-800-310-7029 to learn of the available civil legal resources in their area.
Access legal aid organizations and other helpful recovery assistance through the resources below.