POSSIBLE LODGING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR WINTER STORM
During the recent winter ice storms in Louisiana, some families were forced from their homes. Those who went to a hotel may have incurred expenses not covered by their insurance policy. In some cases, FEMA may reimburse their expenses under the federal disaster declaration.
Recent ice storms and record low temperatures in Louisiana knocked out utilities for thousands of households. Most experienced rolling blackouts and temporary water outages.
Some homes had no heat for several days while the temperatures remained well below freezing.
Applicants who had no eligible real property or personal property damage may not qualify for FEMA Rental Assistance solely due to utility outages but may qualify for Lodging Expense Reimbursement (LER).