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Acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton says
At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense grief for so many people. Although we cannot change what has happened, we affirm our commitment to help with funeral and burial expenses that many families did not anticipate.
Here s the criteria from FEMA to see if you qualify for the funding:
The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
What to expect after registering for FEMA aid following Feb. winter storms Snow in Crosslake, La. on Feb. 21, 2021. (Source: Viewer) By KSLA Staff | March 15, 2021 at 1:25 PM CDT - Updated March 15 at 1:25 PM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) -
The following information was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
If you were affected by the winter storm from Feb. 11 to 19 and you live in Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, DeSoto, East Baton Rouge, Franklin, Grant, LaSalle, Madison, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Webster, West Carroll, and Winn parishes, you may be eligible for FEMA help.
Assistance provided by FEMA for homeowners and renters can include grants for rent and repairs to make their primary home habitable. It can also help other serious disaster-related needs like replacing essential household items, medical and dental expenses and funeral and burial costs.
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