One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance after Tropical Storm Arthur

BATON ROUGE, La. - Homeowners, renters and students have until Monday, Aug. 31, to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses from Tropical Storm Arthur.

Six parishes are eligible for federal assistance for the June 17-18 storm: Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne.

Survivors with flood insurance should file a claim with their flood insurance provider first, then apply for FEMA assistance. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your flood insurance policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance. Note: Homeowners and renters' insurance typically do not cover flood damage. Filing a claim for flood damage under these policies may not result in coverage and could affect your insurance record.

FEMA funds may be used to rent housing if you are displaced from your home because of the disaster. They can be used to make accessibility repairs and upgrades. FEMA assistance may also repair or replace items needed for work or school.

Keep in mind that applying for federal assistance is not the same as reporting your damage to the state. Reporting disaster damage to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at damage.la.gov/ helps officials better understand the severity of damage impacts.

The fastest way to apply to FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

Another option is to visit any Disaster Recovery Center to receive in-person assistance. To find one in your area, visit FEMA.gov/DRC.

To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.

For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4927. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.