[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the Acadia Parish OHSEP Director, Ashley LeBlanc: All citizens can do Self-Report of Damages at the following link: https://arcg.is/14nOjf Encourage all citizens who were impacted by Hurricane Laura to register as they may be eligible for assistance from FEMA. o Grants may help eligible survivors with financial assistance that include rent, home repair, home replacement and other disaster-related needs such as childcare, medical and dental expenses. o Before you apply, contact your insurance company and file a claim for the disaster-caused damage. o Take photographs or video of the damage and keep all receipts related to home repair. o If you have uninsured or underinsured losses, contact FEMA online at www.disasterassistance.gov, download the FEMA app and register on your smartphone or tablet, or call 800-621-3362(TTY 800-462-7585). After registering, create an account to check the status of your application, view messages from FEMA, update your personal information, and upload important documents. If you have any questions, you please contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). For TTY call 800-462-7585. If you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), please call 800-621-3362.” [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...