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You're Invited!Congressman Garret Graves (LA 06) is hosting a Service Academy Day this Sunday, October 9, 2016 at LSU's College of the Coast & Environment from 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Congressional Academy Days (or "Service Academy Days") are sponsored by your local congressional offices. Their objective is to provide you with information regarding service academies'… Read more »

On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 954, the CO-OP Consumer Protection Act of 2016, by a vote of 258-165 (See Roll Call #563). This legislation temporarily exempts individuals whose coverage under a plan offered by a qualified nonprofit health insurance issuer receiving funds through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program was terminated or otherwise discontinued from the Patient… Read more »

FEMA Housing Assistance: Home Ownership Verification To qualify for FEMA’s home repair assistance, individuals must own their home. Some properties are excluded from this type of aid—including second homes, vacation homes and businesses and it is important to determine that your property qualifies. Proofs of Home Ownership Below are several types of documents that you can show… Read more »

When in doubt about applying for disaster assistance, call FEMA.  Many residents of parishes covered by last month’s presidential disaster declaration might be eligible for federal assistance but have not applied with FEMA. Why not apply?  Some who already have cleaned up and made repairs themselves think they cannot apply for assistance. Not true.  Some… Read more »

A multi-agency warehouse has recently opened where volunteers can sort and store much-needed donations and supplies to support recovery efforts across the state. The warehouse is being operated as a partnership between the state and Louisiana VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster). Adventist Community Services, a national and Louisiana State VOAD partner, is managing the… Read more »

News Release National Flood Insurance Program Deadline Extended in Louisiana for Filing Claims BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA has granted an extension for Louisiana National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders affected by August’s severe storms and flooding to file proof-of-loss claims. You now have 120 days from the date of your loss to file a flood insurance claim if… Read more »

Louisiana Disaster Survivors Should Expect to Be Contacted BATON ROUGE, La.— If you’re a Louisiana disaster survivor who applied for federal help, you may get a text from FEMA to let you know about your application status. In an effort to enhance communication with disaster survivors, FEMA is now using texts to connect with applicants. This allows survivors to communicate… Read more »

Where do I start the RECOVERY PROCESS? FEMA – Individual Assistance www.disasterassistance.gov 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) 1-800-621-3362 (VRS) FEMA - Disaster Recovery Centers https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator Disaster Unemployment Assistance 1-866-783-5567 (Louisiana Workforce Commission) www.laworks.net Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP for… Read more »

*If you receive a letter from FEMA that you disagree with, we encourage you to file an appeal. Many of the ineligibility mistakes are due to clerical errors. If you appeal, there may be a simple fix to go from ineligible to eligible.Please continue to stay in touch with FEMA. We know many survivors are displaced and it is a confusing, tough time. So if you have any updates of your… Read more »

Disasters such as the recent floods and storms commonly result in the loss of important documents, but Louisiana residents have ways to replace them. Here is a list of useful websites and telephone numbers: SNAP Cards: (Food Stamps): Phone: 1-888-524-3578 Website: www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP Green Cards: Phone: 800-375-5283 Website:… Read more »