11.29.21 Update

Hurricane Ida Recovery Update

Monday, November 29, 2021

FEMA

Today is the last day to apply for Hurricane Ida assistance through FEMA (midnight deadline).

Three ways to apply:

If you’ve already applied, you can continue to upload documents and information to your file.
Make sure to keep your contact information up to date to avoid any delays.

The Disaster Recovery Center in the Garyville Library Parking Lot (111 Historic Front St. in Garyville) will be open today until 5 p.m. for those who would like to apply in person before the FEMA application deadline.
The DRC will remain open until further notice Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for those who need assistance with an open application after today's deadline.

SBA Deadline Reminder

- Applicants may apply for an SBA disaster loan online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications:

https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/.
(800) 659-2955
SBA Recovery Center (Mondays - Wednesdays) 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 390 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace.

Debris Removal

To date, more than 860,000 cubic yards of debris has been collected in St. John. Debris crews are continuing to collect debris Parishwide.

No change from previous update:

Parish President Hotard Brings Hurricane Ida Free Legal Services to St. John

Hurricane Ida Disaster Legal Assistance is available by appointment every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the legal clinic located at 1811 W. Airline Hwy in LaPlace. St. John the Baptist Parish residents seeking disaster-related legal assistance can contact Southeast Legal Services at 225-448-0080 ext. 336 to schedule an appointment. If no one answers, please leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call.

Temporary Housing

The State set up the Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program to help assist Hurricane Ida survivors with direct and non-congregate sheltering in areas such as St. John.
This program is being run by the State and you must apply for this program separately from FEMA. To do so, please visit idashelteringla.com or call (844) 268-0301.
Already registered? Check your status by viewing your registration at IdaShelteringLA.com. If you have any questions, please reach out to a Program Team Member by calling 1-844-268-0301 or 1-844-458-1806 for talk to text (TTY).

Long Term Recovery Group

St. John Parish recently activated the Long Term Recovery Group to assist residents with unmet needs due to Hurricane Ida.
If you are a homeowner and are uninsured, underinsured, or need assistance due to Hurricane Ida, please call the St John Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) at 985-703-8411.

Elderly Assistance

Elderly residents who may need assistance can continue to call our Department of Health & Human Services office at 985-536-4955 during business hours.

Permits

Permit fees for repairs and renovations due to hurricane damage have been waived however a permit may still be needed in some instances.
Building permits are not needed for Shingles, Sheetrock, Cabinetry, Flooring, Fencing, Doors, Siding, Trim and Painting.
Permits are only needed when structural repairs are made to the framing, roof, or electrical components of the house.
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 985-651-5565.

Safe Reconnect

If you sustained damage to your home or business electrical and/or gas systems and the utility was not able to reconnect service, please contact Planning & Zoning at Email safereconnect@stjohn-la.gov or call 985-651-5565 so someone in this department can work with you on reconnection.

Beware of Fraud

Report scams, fraud, and identity theft to FEMA’s toll-free Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
Contact the Louisiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Section, P.O. Box 94005, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9005. Or fax your complaint to 225-326-6499.

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