By Catherine Zeilman
The Advocate
Louisiana residents whose homes have been affected by Hurricane Ida may qualify for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
To get started, FEMA first urges residents to contact their insurance company and file a claim for disaster-caused damage.
Assistance from FEMA will only provide "the basic needs to make a home safe, sanitary and functional," the agency said in a fact sheet. Assistance doesn't typically cover all damages.