FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2026
***PRESS RELEASE***
Lafourche Parish Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance for Tropical Storm Arthur
LAFOURCHE PARISH – Lafourche Parish homeowners and renters are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17-18. The Parish has secured space at the Ag Center in Raceland, located at 115 Texas St, Raceland, LA 70394, which will have a soft opening from 1PM – 4PM on Monday, July 27, 2026, until further notice to help residents to file a claim that may need assistance.
Survivors with flood insurance should file a claim with their flood insurance provider first, then apply for FEMA assistance. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your flood insurance policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance. Note: Homeowners and renters’ insurance typically do not cover flood damage. Filing a claim for flood damage under these policies may not result in coverage and could affect your insurance record.
The quickest way to apply for FEMA assistance is by going online at disasterassistance.gov. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App to complete your application and find other resources.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 AM and 1 AM Central Time for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone, or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find one in your area, click here.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4927. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
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