The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP) are here to assist communities in responding to and recovering from the damages as a result of Hurricane Katrina, August 29, 2005. This information package is designed to address the necessary federal and state regulations and guidelines to facilitate your application process for the Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. This is not intended to be inclusive of all possible applicable laws, but those routinely encountered in disaster recovery.

In addition to assisting applicants in gathering current information for informed decision making, we are responsible for ensuring that numerous state and federal environmental and historic preservation laws and Executive Orders are met. It is necessary for any applicant receiving FEMA and state assistance to obtain and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, requirements and permits. Please be aware that failure to comply may jeopardize federal funding.

We are available for technical assistance. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Baton Rouge Joint Field Office for the FEMA Environmental Liaison Officer at (225) 339-3743.

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