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Financial Assistance

  • Louisiana Workforce Commission

      Flood victims who lost their jobs or are temporarily out of work will be eligible for federal money to help cover lost wages. Businesses damaged by flooding can also apply for relief for affected employees. Deadline for application is October 14th.  Learn More

    • FEMA

        Louisiana disaster survivors are urged to register for federal disaster assistance with FEMA. The claim number for the flooding in Louisiana is 4277. When you have completed the FEMA registration, you will be assigned a FEMA registration number.  Learn More

          Services offered:
        • FEMA
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        • financial assistance

      • Office of the Governor

          The Office of the Governor has posted a list of links resources regarding shelters, registering with FEMA, flood insurance, business recovery resources, IRS assistance, Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) and loans for individuals.  Learn More

            Services offered:
          • guidance
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          • information

        • Business Recovery Center : Baton Rouge

            Specialists from the Small Business Administration (SBA) andLouisiana Small Business Development Centers (LSBDC) consultants are available to meet individually with each business owner; the SBA representatives can explain how a disaster loan can help finance recovery and guide the business owner through the application process.  Learn More

              Services offered:
            • business recovery

          • Preservation Resource Center Disaster Recovery Guides

              PRCNO has a comprehensive guide to disaster recovery, from immediate cleanup to rebuilding. View their site for more details.  Learn More

            • Business Recovery Center : Amite

                Specialists from SBA and LSBDC will be available to meet individually with each business owner; the SBA representatives can explain how an SBA disaster loan can help finance their recovery and guide the business owner through the application process.  Learn More

                  Services offered:
                • business recovery

              • Business Recovery Center : Prarieville

                  Specialists from SBA and LSBDC will be available to meet individually with each business owner; the SBA representatives can explain how an SBA disaster loan can help finance their recovery and guide the business owner through the application process.  Learn More

                    Services offered:
                  • business recovery

                • Business Recovery Center : Baker

                    Specialists from SBA and LSBDC will be available to meet individually with each business owner; the SBA representatives can explain how an SBA disaster loan can help finance their recovery and guide the business owner through the application process.  Learn More

                      Services offered:
                    • business recovery

                  • Office of Emergency Preparedness: Iberville Parish

                      Information from the Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness on mold removal, selecting a contractor, and applying for assistance.  Learn More

                        Services offered:
                      • parish specific information