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On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation

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Disaster Recovery Center Opens Today in Metairie

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened today in Jefferson Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

Disaster Recovery Center Opens for Four Days in West Baton Rouge Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be open Monday through Thursday in West Baton Rouge Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

FEMA Mitigation Advisers to Offer Rebuilding Tips in Terrebonne Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Survivors from Terrebonne Parish who are rebuilding after Hurricane Isaac can receive a free consultation with hazard mitigation advisers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free mitigation stations will be open on a walk-in basis at Lowe’s in Houma starting Sunday

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Iberville Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A second State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened Friday in Iberville Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in West Feliciana Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open through Friday in West Feliciana Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

FEMA Advisers Offer Home Repair Tips at Local Stores

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are available at home improvement centers in several parishes to offer free consultations to survivors who are rebuilding after Hurricane Isaac

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in St Mary and Iberville Parishes

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in St. Mary and Iberville parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

Renters May Be Eligible For Disaster Assistance

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Louisiana renters who lost their homes or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac may be eligible for disaster-related assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other agencies

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Orleans and Plaquemines Parishes

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in Orleans and Plaquemines parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac

THREE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN TODAY

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Three additional State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened Tuesday inWashington and St. James parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

HURRICANE SURVIVORS HAVE CHOICES WITH RECOVERY GRANTS

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “What can I purchase with disaster assistance money?” That question is being asked by many Louisiana Hurricane Isaac survivors who have received grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

FEMA MITIGATION ADVISERS TO OFFER REBUILDING TIPS IN ST. JOHN PARISH

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Survivors from St. John Parish who are rebuilding after Hurricane Isaac can receive a free consultation with hazard mitigation advisers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free consultations will be available on a walk-in basis at Home Depot in LaPlace starting Tuesday.

It’s OK To Clean Up Flooded Homes And Businesses

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As flood waters recede in some areas of Louisiana, homeowners, renters and business owners affected by Hurricane Isaac are reminded that it isn’t necessary to wait for an inspector before cleaning up, say officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ADDITIONAL DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN JEFFERSON AND ST. TAMMANY PARISHES

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Additional State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened Wednesday in Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their homes or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL IN PLAQUEMINES PARISH

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved supplemental funding for debris removal from private property in especially hard-hit Plaquemines Parish.

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T & I Committee Passes Graves’ Legislation to Improve Disaster Recovery

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced a slate of bills today, including a bipartisan disaster relief bill authored by Reps. Garret Graves (LA-6) and Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.). The legislation, H.R. 1311 is designed to help communities recover from disasters and increase disaster program transparency and oversight