[StBernard] FEMA Transitional Shelting Assistance

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FEMA RECOVERY NEWS





FEMA TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN LOUISIANA

 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has activated its
Transitional Sheltering Assistance program which allows eligible evacuees
from Hurricane Isaac whose neighborhoods are not accessible or whose houses
have been destroyed to stay in a hotel or motel for a limited time and have
the cost of the room and taxes paid directly to the hotel by FEMA.

 

"Transitional Sheltering Assistance offers survivors temporary
accommodations until other housing options can be identified and put in
place," said Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Hall. "We are working closely
with our state and local partners to develop a long-term housing solution to
help Hurricane Isaac survivors until their homes and communities are
repaired or rebuilt."

 

To be eligible for the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, evacuees
must meet the following criteria:

 

1.	The primary residence must be in one of the parishes that has been
designated a disaster area; 

 

2.	The primary residence is inaccessible or unlivable due to damage or
lack of power; and 

 

3.	FEMA must be able to verify their identity. 

 

The initial period of assistance is from September 3-16, 2012. Meals,
telephone calls and other incidental charges are not covered, and applicants
are responsible for any lodging costs above the authorized allowance.  The
program does not reimburse previously incurred hotel expenses.

 

The first step for those impacted by Hurricane Isaac is to register for FEMA
assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov
<file:///C:\Users\Jackie\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Interne
t%20Files\Low\Content.IE5\P5HQHMKB\www.disasterassistance.gov>  or via smart
phone at m.fema.gov. Applicants without Internet access or smart phone may
also call 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. If you use 711-Relay or
Video Relay Services, call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers
will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week.

 

For more information on Louisiana disaster recovery, click
www.fema.gov/disaster/4080 or www.gohsep.la.gov <http://www.gohsep.la.gov> .
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