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Drive-Thru Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Ouachita Parish with Safety Protocols

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BATON ROUGE, La.  – A drive-thru Disaster Recovery Center will open in Ouachita Parish on Thursday, Sept. 10 to help Hurricane Laura survivors. A new feature of centers is an easy and COVID-safe way for Hurricane Laura survivors to have documents scanned into their case file. The drive-thru center operates under strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure visitors are safe. Masks or face coverings are required for entry and service. Survivors remain in their cars. A specialist wearing a face mask will receive documents through the window and return them. No appointments...
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image Incident Period: September 3, 2020 Declaration Date: September 3, 2020 If and when financial assistance is approved for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every hour. Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous
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image Incident Period: September 6, 2020 Declaration Date: September 6, 2020 If and when financial assistance is approved for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every hour. Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous
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image Incident Period: September 6, 2020 Declaration Date: September 6, 2020 If and when financial assistance is approved for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every hour. Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous
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image Incident Period: September 5, 2020 Declaration Date: September 5, 2020 If and when financial assistance is approved for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every hour. Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous
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image Incident Period: September 5, 2020 Declaration Date: September 5, 2020 If and when financial assistance is approved for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every hour. Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous
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September 8, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 8, 2020 National Current Operations and MonitoringSignificant Incidents or Threats: Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Southern PlainsHeavy snow possible – Central RockiesCritical fire weather and wildfires – Pacific Northwest/Northern Intermountain to southern CA; Central Great Basin to SouthwestTropical Cyclone Laura – Response and recoveryCOVID-19Tropical Activity: Atlantic: Tropical Cyclone PauletteTropical Cyclone Rene Disturbance 1: Medium (40%)Disturbance 2: High (70%)Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1 – Low (20%)Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity:Amendment No....
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September 7, 2020

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 7, 2020 National Current Operations and MonitoringSignificant Incidents or Threats: Critical fire weather – Pacific Northwest and Northern Intermountain; Central Great Basin to Central RockiesWildfiresTropical Cyclone Laura – RecoveryCOVID-19Tropical Activity: Atlantic: Tropical Depression SeventeenTropical Depression EighteenDisturbance 1: Low (30%)Disturbance 2: Medium (40%)Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Julio - FINALCentral Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity:FMAG approved – Creek Fire, CAFMAG approved – El Dorado Fire, CAFMAG approved – Cameron Park, CO FEMA Daily Ops...
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Keep in Touch—Update Information with FEMA to Avoid Delays

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BATON ROUGE, La.— Louisiana homeowners and renters who registered for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Laura should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure the disaster assistance process stays on track. Survivors should update contact information as soon as possible because FEMA may need to reach them to perform virtual home inspections or get additional information. Survivors who registered with FEMA may update contact information the following ways: Going online at DisasterAssistance.gov Downloading the FEMA app Calling 800-621-3362. People who use TTY may call 800-462-7585. Multilingual operators are available 7 a.m....
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Drive-thru Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson Davis Parish with Safety Protocols

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BATON ROUGE, La.  – A drive-thru Disaster Recovery Center will open in Jefferson Davis Parish on Monday, Sept. 7 to help Hurricane Laura survivors. Different from the standard in-person facility, the new feature of the centers is an easy and COVID-safe way for Hurricane Laura survivors to have documents scanned into their case file. The drive-thru is staffed with FEMA personnel who are available to scan documents, assist with registration, and answer questions about disaster assistance programs. The center operates under strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure visitors are safe. Masks or...
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September 6, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 6, 2020 National Current Operations & Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain & Flash Flooding possible – Upper Mississippi Valley•  Critical Fire Weather - ID, WY, UT, CO, SD, and NE•  Wildfires•  Tropical Cyclone Laura – Response / Recovery•  COVID-19 Tropical Activity: •  Atlantic:    ○  Post-Tropical Cyclone Omar (FINAL)   ○  Disturbance 1: High (90%)   ○  Disturbance 2: High (80%)   ○  Disturbance 3: Low (10%)   ○  Disturbance 4: Low (20%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Storm Julio•  Central Pacific: No new...
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What to Expect After You Register

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BATON ROUGE, La. — If you were affected by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 22-27 and you live in Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Sabine, Vermilion, Vernon, or Winn Parish, you may be eligible for FEMA help.  Assistance provided by FEMA for homeowners and renters can include grants for rent and repairs to make their primary home habitable. It can also help other serious disaster-related needs like replacing essential household items, medical and dental expenses and funeral and burial costs. Survivors should file an...
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LOUISIANA: SPEND FEMA GRANT WISELY

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BATON ROUGE, La. – More than 28,000 Louisiana households have been approved for FEMA grants to help them recover from damage caused by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 22-27. It is important to remember that the funds are to be used only for certain disaster-related expenses. FEMA may audit survivors to confirm they spent grants for basic home repairs, replacing essential household items or paying for somewhere to stay if they cannot return home. FEMA sends survivors letters that detail approved uses for grants. These may include: Repairs to make a home...
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Louisiana: Spend FEMA Grants Wisely

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BATON ROUGE, La. – More than 28,000 Louisiana households have been approved for FEMA grants to help them recover from damage caused by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 22-27. It is important to remember that the funds are to be used only for certain disaster-related expenses. FEMA may audit survivors to confirm they spent grants for basic home repairs, replacing essential household items or paying for somewhere to stay if they cannot return home. FEMA sends survivors letters that detail approved uses for grants. These may include: Repairs to make a home...
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September 5, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 5, 2020 National Current Operations & Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain & Flash Flooding possible – Upper Mississippi Valley•  Tropical Cyclone Laura – Response / Recovery•  Wildfires•  COVID-19 Tropical Activity: •  Atlantic:    ○  Tropical Depression Omar   ○  Disturbance 1: Low (10%)   ○  Disturbance 2: High (90%)   ○  Disturbance 3: High (70%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Disturbance 1: High (70%)•  Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration...
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Look Out for Disaster Fraud, Scams

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BATON ROUGE, La. — When natural disasters occur, it is common for some people to try to take advantage of survivors by posing as official disaster aid workers trying to help survivors complete their applications. Scam attempts can be made over the phone, by mail or email, text or in person. Louisiana survivors of Hurricane Laura should be aware of fraud and scams and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud from scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals. Federal and state workers never ask for or accept money and always...
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Hurricane Laura Prompts Flood Insurance Claims, What to Expect During Process

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BATON ROUGE, La. –– Louisiana residents with flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program are beginning to make claims on their flood-damaged properties and should be aware of what to expect during the claims process.  Statewide, there have been nearly 800 flood insurance claims since Aug. 26 with the highest concentration of claims in Cameron Parish followed by Calcasieu Parish. Policy holders should follow these steps. You may be able to claim pre-flood measures For NFIP policyholders taking pre-flood measures, up to $1,000 in reasonable expenses may be covered to...
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image Incident Period: September 2, 2020 Declaration Date: September 2, 2020 If and when financial assistance is approved for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every hour. Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous
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September 4, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 4, 2020 National Current Operations and Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats: • Tropical Cyclone Laura – Response / Recovery• Wildfires• COVID-19 Tropical Activity: • Atlantic:   o Tropical Cyclone Omar  o Disturbance 1: Low (20%)  o Disturbance 2: Medium (40%)  o Disturbance 3: High (70%)  o Disturbance 4: Medium (50%)• Eastern Pacific:   o Disturbance 1: Low (30%)• Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days• Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: • FMAG Approved – Snider/Rice Complex...
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