The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Louisiana due to Hurricane Francine, which occurred from September 9 to September 12, 2024. This declaration enables federal assistance for affected areas, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and other support under the Stafford Act. It specifies that federal funding will cover 75% of eligible costs, and identifies several parishes eligible for different types of aid. Additionally, the Administrator of FEMA has assigned Sandra L. Eslinger as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
Simple Explanation
FEMA is helping Louisiana because a big storm called Hurricane Francine caused a lot of damage, and they will pay some of the costs to fix things, but not all of it.