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• Hurricane Ida Information

  This resource acts as a guide to public benefits and disaster legal issues stemming from Hurricane Ida. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• HURRICANE IDA: Step-by-Step guide to applying for FEMA assistance

  Please see this helpful step-by-step guide on applying for FEMA assistance. Use this search tool to see if your area has been declared a disaster area for individual assistance from FEMA. If your area is eligible for individual assistance, use this link to apply to FEMA for aid and check the status of an application. You can also call FEMA for information on the status of your claim. Call Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Computer program to help you draft a FEMA Appeal Letter.

  National Disaster Legal Aid Interactive FEMA Appeals Tool -- information and link to a computer program to help you create a FEMA Appeal Letter. Caution! FEMA issues can be complicated. This resource does not identify the issues for your appeal. Try to find a lawyer to help you with your FEMA appeal if you can. Content Detail

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  National Disaster Legal Aid

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (Spanish) (Link)

  Spanish-language website of FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security. As part of a broader mission, FEMA manages federal response and recovery after disasters. Content Detail

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  FEMA

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Help After a Disaster: FEMA Individual Assistance Guide

  Link to FEMA Individual Assistance Guide: apply for assistance, find a local recovery center, check on the status of your assistance application and more. Content Detail

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  FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Korean / 한국어

• About Emergency SNAP Benefits & Disaster Food Stamps

  Replacement SNAP Benefits; Supplemental SNAP Benefits; Disaster SNAP (DSNAP) Benefits are only distributed after a federally-declared disaster. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab & Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

• Flood and Fire Victims' Rights as Tenants (FAQs)

  Common questions asked by tenants who suffer flood or fire damage. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• How to Apply to DSNAP- Hurricane IDA

  The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval to begin virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in 25 parishes severely affected by Hurricane Ida. Learn more about whether you qualify here and information on how to apply. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab and Department of Children and Family Services