FEMA Registration Deadline is Five (5) Days Away
FEMA Registration Deadline is Five (5) Days Away BATON ROUGE, La. – Now is the time to apply for assistance from FEMA. The Nov. 16 deadline is just five days away for Louisiana residents with damage from Hurricane Francine who live in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. Survivors with a loss or damage should apply with FEMA even if they don’t have repair estimates or insurance settlements yet. To be considered, people in the impacted areas need to register with FEMA to begin the process. FEMA will work with survivors
Don’t Throw it Away: Tips to Save Family Treasures
Don’t Throw it Away: Tips to Save Family Treasures ATLANTA – Georgians who had family treasures, heirlooms, photos and books damaged during Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) and Hurricane Helene shouldn’t throw them away just yet. They may be salvageable and expert advice is available to help. Here are some tips on how to save some of your family treasures: Flood water may be contaminated. Wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles. If an object is still wet, rinse it gently with clean water. If dry, remove silt and other foreign material with a soft brush or damp cloth. Air dry