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  • 2021-01177 — Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Louisiana
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6404
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana due to Hurricane Zeta, which occurred from October 26 to October 29, 2020. As a result, residents and businesses in the affected areas can apply for disaster loans. Applications for physical damage loans must be submitted by March 15, 2021, while economic injury loan applications are due by October 12, 2021. The disaster primarily affects several parishes including Jefferson, Lafourche, and Orleans.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said that people and businesses in Louisiana hurt by a big storm called Hurricane Zeta can ask for help with special loans. They must sign up by certain dates to get this help.

  • 2024-28602 — Louisiana; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97051
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous major disaster declaration for Louisiana, originally made on September 16, 2024. This amendment, issued on November 7, 2024, adds St. James and St. John the Baptist Parishes as areas impacted by the disaster, eligible for various forms of assistance. These include support for public and permanent work projects and individual help such as disaster loans and housing assistance. The update is part of ongoing efforts to support communities affected by the disaster with the necessary federal resources.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping two places in Louisiana, called St. James and St. John the Baptist, to fix things after a big disaster, like giving money for house repairs and community projects. It's like giving a helping hand to rebuild after a storm.

  • 2024-28600 — Louisiana; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97046
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended a previous notice regarding a major disaster declaration for Louisiana. This update includes Iberville, St. Bernard, and Tangipahoa Parishes as areas eligible for public assistance, and Jefferson Parish, which was already approved for individual assistance, is now also eligible for public assistance. Various federal funds and programs are available to support the affected areas in response to the disaster declared by the President on September 16, 2024. The amendment was issued on October 15, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made changes to a disaster help notice for Louisiana, adding more areas to get help after a big storm, but it's a bit confusing because they didn't explain why those areas were chosen or how much money will be given.

  • 2020-29280 — Louisiana; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 556
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Louisiana, initially declared by the President on October 16, 2020. This amendment, effective December 23, 2020, adds several areas for additional disaster support, including various parishes for different levels of assistance like debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent work. It also specifies which assistance programs and funds, like Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants, are available for these affected areas. The document further identifies the catalog numbers for different federal assistance programs related to the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Louisiana because of a big storm by giving extra support to certain areas for cleaning up and fixing things, but they didn't explain why they picked those places, and it's hard to tell how much it will cost.

  • 2021-03309 — Louisiana; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10117
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta from October 26 to October 29, 2020. This declaration authorizes federal funding for various assistance programs, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures, in several Louisiana parishes. It also allocates funds for hazard mitigation throughout the state. Federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs, adhering to guidelines under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

    Simple Explanation

    When Hurricane Zeta hurt Louisiana, FEMA decided to help by giving money to fix things, clean up, and protect people. They will pay for most of the costs, but there are some questions about how everything will be managed and checked.

  • 2024-28601 — Louisiana; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97035
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice to amend a previous major disaster declaration for Louisiana. This change, which took place on October 29, 2024, involves appointing Roland W. Jackson as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Sandra L. Eslinger. Various federal assistance programs are available under this declaration, such as Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making a change in who is in charge of helping people in Louisiana after a big disaster by switching from Sandra to Roland. They have many ways to help, like giving money to help fix things and offering job support, but didn't say why the switch was made.