The residents in the parishes, the Federal distaster areas were declared eligible for assistance from FEMA.
Lafayette is one of 20 municipalities in the framework of a federal disaster declaration , which triggers government support. Residents - Lafayette Parish or affected by floods - can now FEMA eligible.
Here is a primer to mention the how to use and measures for support.
How to apply for FEMA assistance
If you are affected by the floods, register with FEMA, even if it is already covered by a flood insurance.
You can register online or damage by calling:
Will to prepare:
- the owner's name
- social Security number
- Address of the damaged property
- if the property is covered by flood insurance
- a description of the damage, including the amount of water in the building
- Telephone number and postal address
- Bank account and routing number for direct deposit of funds
Soon you can also apply for government support in person.
LCG working to establish a center for local disaster recovery FEMA - Details and hour service will be announced shortly. If you have already registered with FEMA online or by phone, you will not visit in the DRC.
If you have made claims for damage to the local office of the National Security and Emergency Preparedness, you must also FEMA register for state support into consideration. A complaint with the Lafayette HSEP is not automatically entitled to FEMA assistance.
cleaning
If you have flood insurance, contact your insurance agent as soon as possible, and take pictures before you start cleaning or repairing damage.
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Governor offers these tips for cleaning.
The basic rule is, if you can see or smell mold, take steps to remove excess moisture; then cleaning and removing the form of:
• Use a non-ammonia soap or detergent and warm water or a commercial cleaner.
• Rub all surfaces contaminated (a stiff brush to clean the masonry walls) with soap or detergent. Using an excess amount of the solution for best cleaning results.
• Rinse with clean water.
After cleaning a disinfecting bleach solution (1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water) onto the surface. When the mold has begun to grow again, try a stronger solution: 1/2 gallon bleach in 5 gallons of water. A chlorine solution should be applied treated with a garden hose.
Moisten the studs, wall cavities and floors. Avoid excess runoff. Use to collect a dry clean water from additional bleach. Let the bleach solution, of course, for a period of six to eight hours allow to dry. The chlorine solution should not be quickly removed or dried - long contact time is important.
Safety Tips:
• Never mix bleach with ammonia fumes are toxic.
• Wear protective goggles and rubber gloves.
• the working area ventilated by doors and windows, and to open the use of fans.
Fungi can sheetrock, carpet and insulation infiltrate. As for areas work moldy, respiratory protection.
How to repair the damage
If it is safe, the damaged drywall and insulation to start removing and begin flooding the destruction of houses, warns LCG that before starting any repair work you should get the correct permissions.
LCG said in most cases, a minimum permit home repair is all that is needed. However, substantially damaged homes may have additional requirements.
Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Joel Robideaux gave an executive order to waive the normal costs associated with building permits for repairs and construction.
Contact to get the Department of Codes (337-291-8461) to permit or control. The office is located in the center of Clifton Chenier, 220 W. Willow St., Bld away. B.
If you hire someone for repairs, you should be authorized only by the state and registered contractor, and keep all receipts of materials and labor.
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