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To find the nearest Disaster Recovery Center, log on with any computer, smartphone or tablet to the disaster recovery center locator at asd.fema.gov/inter/locator or use the FEMA app, available via the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Ascension Parish Location: Lamar Dixon Expo Center 9039 St. Landry Avenue Gonzales, LA 70737 Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily East Baton Rouge… Read more »

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Important message from FEMA regarding "Mold Certificates": State, FEMA Never Provide Mold Certificates or Charge Survivors for Services The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and FEMA are aware of a scam involving the sale of mold certificates. GOHSEP and FEMA do not sell or provide mold certificates and never charge survivors for any… Read more »

You may be able to get funds to repair your rental property while helping survivors of the recent severe storms and floods at the same time.The Multi-Family Lease and Repair Program (MLRP) may provide funds to make your rental units habitable again in order to lease them to provide temporary housing to eligible FEMA applicants. -Repairs or improvements do not need to be storm-or… Read more »

Lots of folks have been asking about debris removal. Here's the lay of the land:FEMA doesn’t put boots or equipment on the ground for debris removal – they reimburse parishes for eligible debris removal activities. The impacted parishes determine the debris/trash removal schedule after bidding out and finalizing contracts.Here's the latest for affected parishes in our… Read more »

What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA AidWithin 10 days after registering: A FEMA Inspector will call you to schedule an appointment.During the Inspector's visit Inspectors will: • wear official FEMA ID badges. • confirm your disaster registration number. • review structural and personal property damages. Inspectors won't: • determine eligibility. •… Read more »

SAMARITAN'S PURSE: (985) 402-4350 BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF SE LA: (985) 839-3827 NOLA TREE PROJECT: (504) 415-8434 RED CROSS: (855) 489-2528. UNITED SAINTS RECOVERY PROJECT: (504) 383-5554 or projects@UnitedSaints.org OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL: (757) 226-3401 ALL HANDS VOLUNTEERS: (225) 236-6677 or louisianafloodresponse@hands.org. REACH OUT WORLDWIDE: Contact Mike… Read more »

What to do if you disagree with FEMA’s decision letter 1. Read the letter carefully to find out why the decision was made. Do you need to provide additional information? • Insurance determination letter. • Proof of occupancy or ownership. • Proof of ID. • Applicant’s signature. Common reasons for the initial decision: • The damage was to a secondary… Read more »

Weather, hazardous conditions, road closures and other emergency information can be found by clicking the links below. https://gohsep.la.gov/emergency/ Information Radio via Talk107.3 & 98.1 Louisiana GOHSEP Twitter Feed LOUISIANA GOHSEP https://gohsep.la.gov/ Louisiana State Police RESCUE For those in need of rescue in Ascension Parish: (225) 621-8360 For those in… Read more »

Many community events have been planned in light of Sunday’s shootings. Here is an updated list of what we know so far. If you have an event that you would like us to add, call our office at 225-442-1731.TUESDAY, July 19th5:30 PM Together We Run walk/run for unity organized by area race organizations, running stores and clubs. Three-mile walk/run starts at the steps of the state… Read more »