Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that they will reimburse costs of most generators and chainsaws for individuals who have been approved for disaster assistance with FEMA’s Individual and Households Program.
Generators up to $800 and chainsaws up to $250 in value are eligible for reimbursement. The equipment must have been purchased between the August 26, 2021 and September 25, 2021, so there is still time to benefit from this program. Participants must provide receipts.
“Power outages have been one of the biggest and most dangerous challenges facing my constituents following Hurricane Ida,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. “This reimbursement program will help people get their lights, air conditioners, and refrigerators back on in the extreme Louisiana heat. Some communities likely still face weeks of power outages, and easing access generators to those communities is an absolute necessity.”
Congressman Carter goes to frame this effort as a smart investment in the long-term resiliency of Louisiana’s communities. “This program is an example of intelligent disaster response,” said Congressman Carter. “Not only will these generators bring relief to people immediately, they have the potential to help families during future power outages for years to come. I am proud to see the federal government providing this benefit for the people of Louisiana.”
While many people in the state may be eligible for this benefit, many have yet to apply.
Congressman Carter added, “I encourage everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for FEMA assistance. It will bring residents access to not just this reimbursement program, but many other forms of assistance that will help our communities build back better.”
Impacted residents can apply now at disasterassistance.gov.
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