Find Resources to Help You Recover from Hurricane Ida

Filing a Hurricane Related Claim

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will start allowing individuals and businesses to file claims as soon as the President has declared a federal emergency for areas impacted by Hurricane Ida. To find if your region has been approved for assistance, visit www.disasterassistance.gov. If you’re eligible, this link will also direct you to the online forms to apply for both FEMA and SBA assistance. If you are unable to access the internet, you can call FEMA’s help line at 1-800-621-3362 and the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955.

  • You can also click HERE find a copy of FEMA’s “Help After a Disaster” brochure.

  • Click HERE to learn more about the SBA’s disaster assistance programs.

Additional FEMA Programs

FEMA also has additional programs available that are typically deployed after natural disasters. These assistance efforts include things such as Unemployment Assistance and Housing Support. To learn more about these programs, visit: www.fema.gov/assistance/individual

Recovery Resources from FEMA

FEMA also has free resources available online to help individuals impacted by Hurricane Ida recover and clean up after the storm.

Staying Safe During Cleanup Efforts

While cleaning up after the storm, ensuring health and safety of individuals is critical.

  • For guidance from the Louisiana Department of Health on staying safe while cleaning up after the Hurricane, click HERE.

  • COVID-19 remains a serious concern in Louisiana throughout the cleanup efforts. For guidance from the CDC on keeping yourself and others safe, click HERE.

Generator Safety

If you need to use a generator to provide power to your home or business, please ensure that all safety precautions are being followed. To learn more about the safety guidelines for generator usage, click HERE.

Filing With Your Insurance Company

As part of your cleanup efforts, you’ll need to file the necessary claims with your insurance company. For specific guidance from the Louisiana Department of Insurance on filing an insurance claim for Hurricane damage, click HERE. If you don’t have access to internet and need assistance, you can call LDI at 1-800-259-5300.

  • If you have questions about flood insurance, you can call the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Call Center at 1-800-621-3362.

Agricultural Assistance

With significant rain and wind expected throughout the state, agricultural producers can find relevant information about crop insurance from the USDA by clicking HERE. For answers to questions about crop insurance and other agriculture concerns, you are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency office in your parish. To find the contact information for your local FSA office, click HERE.

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