FEMA has agreed to extend its “Transitional Sheltering Assistance” program in Louisiana through February 9, 2017 for flood victims. The previous deadline was January 17, 2017. The program allows displaced families to live in government subsidized hotel and motel rooms.
Flood Victims Can Shelter At Home While Rebuilding
Effective August 29, homeowners impacted by the flooding in Louisiana can apply for Shelter at Home. This is a new program, announced by Gov. John Bell Edwards last week that allows flood victims to live at home while they continue to rebuild, rather than stay at a hotel, shelter or rental property.
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