Carly Berlin, Author at The Lens

‘Do I even qualify?’: Deadline looms for $500 FEMA aid following Ida

September 21, 2021 Updated September 21, 2021

The deadline for Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for Critical Needs Assistance from FEMA is Wednesday, Sept. 22. But applicants’ experiences have varied widely, leaving many to wonder what makes someone eligible for the aid.

As initial FEMA deadline approaches, some applicants describe trouble getting evacuation aid

September 10, 2021 Updated September 14, 2021

For urgent needs following Hurricane Ida and the subsequent power outage in Louisiana, applicants must register for FEMA assistance by this Sunday, Sept 12. FEMA officials have said that extended power outages should qualify people for evacuation assistance.

‘Life-threatening situation’: FEMA says power outages — not just storm damage — may qualify residents for evacuation aid

September 4, 2021 Updated September 5, 2021

Earlier this week, the agency said that only people with damaged homes would qualify.

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Author: Carly Berlin

‘Do I even qualify?’: Deadline looms for $500 FEMA aid following Ida

As initial FEMA deadline approaches, some applicants describe trouble getting evacuation aid

‘Life-threatening situation’: FEMA says power outages — not just storm damage — may qualify residents for evacuation aid

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