FEMA MHU trailers still used for homeowner housing is ending very soon. Learn about Renters Assistance today!

FAQ#: 155 published 8-6-2019

Great Floods of 2016 in Louisiana still has families housed in FEMA MHU's which will be collected soon.

It's estimated that between 124 and 330 families are still living in temporary housing on their property while their homes are being rebuild or reconstructed.

If you or someone you know or even if you see a FEMA MHU still in a yard be sure to tell the family about rental assistance.

The new Homeowners Manual released today (Version 7.1) shows the Rental Assistance Policy created in April to help these homeowners.

If you are living in one of FEMA's MHU's and didn't have St. Vincent De Paul pay for it so you can stay on your property it's time to look for an extended stay hotel if you are under 90 days from completing your construction. If you are more than 90 days look for apartments but don't go homeless even for a day, check into a hotel then start searching for economy living. If you have a camper or RV just think of it as an adventure.

Link to Homeowners Manual 7.1 look for Appendix J starts around page 240.

Resource Restore LA Homeowners Manual Policies and Procedures version 7.1 released 8-6-2019.

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If your manufactured home was damaged or developed unhealthy living conditions after a declared disaster due to the disaster can I receive a grant to replace my mobile home?

FAQ#: 443 published 1-23-2023 updated 2-2-2023 1 min. 26 seconds read

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Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program will provide assistance to homeowners who need to demolish and reconstruct their disaster damaged home.

FAQ#: 449 published 1-14-2023 26 seconds read

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No inspection from FEMA? Registered and reported Minor Damage but able to live in my home? Only Remote Telephone Inspection? Home Repair Funds less than actual repairs?

FAQ#: 454 published 12-27-2022 updated 1-12-2023 1 min. 9 seconds read

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SBA Updates data processed from research between 11-2019 and 12-2019

FAQ#: 183 published 1-18-2020 3 min. 25 seconds read

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CDBG DR Award calculation letter determination on the eligibility of your grant.

FAQ#: 182 published 12-26-2019 2 min. 42 seconds read

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Federal Disaster Assistance

When you are navigating the federal disaster assistance agencies your first stop should be to the TruckAndTools.Com Disaster Resources. Every disaster agency uses the same process but not every disaster agency follows strict policy and guidance. Don't go into your disaster recovery with blind trust of your federal and state agencies that are leading the push to get you sheltered and out of the program.

State of Louisiana Restore LA Program managed by the OCD-DRU says it will not pay interest on SBA loans.

FAQ#: 181 published 12-15-2019 2 min. 40 seconds read

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Understanding your SBA Phase and following the HUD disbursements of funds to pay off or pay down your SBA loan

FAQ#: 180 published 12-10-2019 3 min. 34 seconds read

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Questions for Congressman Graves Live Facebook event 12-5-2019

FAQ#: 179 published 12-5-2019 4 min. 24 seconds read

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You may have answered questions incorrectly when you completed your Restore Louisiana Program Survey.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-30-2023

Louisiana homeowners that should have been invited to the Restore Louisiana Grant Program in 2022 during the first round may have disqualified themselves by answering the Restore Survey questions incorrectly, even if they read the Restore Survey Guide v3

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