Helpful Resources for Hurricane Ida Recovery
Individuals affected by Hurricane Ida can visit my website at scalise.house.gov for links to recovery information and resources; the information on my website is being updated daily. Helpful links can also be found below:
Operation Blue Roof: FEMA's Operation Blue Roof Program is back up and running, and it's fully paid for by FEMA through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to have a temporary roof installed by professionals. To apply, visit www.blueroof.us or call toll free at 1-888-766-3258.
FEMA Individual Assistance: Residents can also sign up for FEMA's individual assistance program at www.fema.gov/disaster/4611. If you were impacted by Ida and have insurance, contact your insurance company and FEMA. You will need to provide your insurance claim information to FEMA to determine eligibility for federal assistance. FEMA cannot provide assistance for losses that are covered by insurance.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): Information on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims process can be found here.
Boil Water Advisories: Parish-by-parish boil water advisories can be found here.
American Red Cross: disaster assistance updates can be found here.
IRS Extension: You may be eligible for an extension of IRS tax payment deadlines; to find out, click here.
Tips for Generator Safety: For generator safety, please read this guidance from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission here. A few general safety rules to follow:
- Do not place generators indoors or inside of garages, carports, or sheds.
- Keep generators away from doors and windows and at least 20 feet away from your home, down-wind.
- Never plug a portable generator into a wall outlet of your home.
- Do not use in rain or wet conditions.
- Carefully read your generator's manual for instructions on proper usage.
Power Outage Maps: These are constantly being updated and can be found below.
Parish-by-Parish Contact Information: For health emergencies, call 911. For storm-recovery related matters, below you will find parish-by-parish emergency management contact information:
The Road to Recovery
South Louisiana began its recovery process this week following the widespread devastation inflicted by Hurricane Ida. Many communities suffered significant damage to homes, businesses, and other structures. Hundreds of thousands of residents are still without power, and gasoline is scarce throughout our communities.
But the people of Louisiana are known for their resiliency. We take care of each other. We're all working together to get the resources out there for our residents to rebuild and recover. I'm working with federal, state, and local officials around the clock to make sure that people can get back in their houses, get their communities back open, and restore fuel, power, sewer, and water systems as quickly as possible.
I had the opportunity to greet President Biden and White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond at the New Orleans Airport on Friday before they went to tour some of Louisiana's most impacted communities. We then traveled to Galliano to meet with local officials and discuss the immediate needs of our coastal communities.
Touring Devastated Communities
I toured some of our most hard-hit areas last week, including an aerial tour with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson. We saw the devastation where Hurricane Ida came ashore as a dangerous Category Four storm near Port Fourchon and Grand Isle. We flew the path that Ida took to gain better insight into the destruction and assess these communities' immediate needs.
I was also able to visit with service members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Special Operations division and thanked them for their heroic efforts. These brave men and women conducted rescue missions immediately after the storm passed.
It is an honor to represent you in Congress. For more information, please visit my website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages.
