11.9.21 Update

Hurricane Ida Recovery Update

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Debris Removal

To date, more than 816,000 Cubic Yards has been collected in St. John Parish and over 14,800 loads hauled.
For questions related to Hurricane debris on state roadways, you can call the DOTD hotline at 800-950-2732.

No change from previous update.

FEMA

The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance from FEMA is 11/29/21.
Apply by calling 1-800-621-3362; TTY: 1-800-462-7585, through the FEMA Mobile App, at disasterassistance.gov, or In-person at the Disaster Recovery Centers (Edgard Library Parking Lot & Garyville Library Parking Lot from 9a-5p M-SAT)

NOTE: The FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will remain open on Veterans Day.

SBA

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to non-farm businesses of all sizes, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters who suffered losses caused by Hurricane Ida. Application Deadline is Nov. 29th.
Types of loans available are:

-- Homeowners: up to $200,000 to repair or replace real estate damage and up to $40,000 to replace personal property.

-- Renters: up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property.

-- Businesses - Property Damage: up to $2,000,000 to repair or replace real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other assets that were damaged or destroyed (available to businesses of any size and private, non-profit organizations).

-- Economic Injury: only for small businesses and most private non-profit organizations suffering adverse financial impacts of the disaster (with or without property loss), up to $2,000,000 for working capital to help pay obligations until normal operations resume.
For additional assistance, SBA has established a Business Recovery Center on Belle Terre at the River Region Chamber of Commerce that is open Monday-Wednesday. You can also contact an SBA customer service representative via email at FOCWAssistance@sba.gov or by phone at 800-659-2955. You can apply online at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov.

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 your registration is incomplete, answer all information. Please make sure to complete the following:

Release of Information (ROI),

Right of Entry (ROE); and provide a copy of your government issued identification.

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).
Residents are encouraged to also apply for FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Long Term Recovery Group

St. John Parish recently activated the Long Term Recovery Group to assist residents with unmet needs due to Hurricane Ida.
The Long Term Recovery group consists of government, faith-based, non-profit, state, and federal organizations, and other agencies whose goal is to assist individuals and families as they recover from a disaster.
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.
Disaster Distress Helpline
If you're looking for ways to cope with stress or anxiety, there are free resources available through the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
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.

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