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Original Post by B_Ortega

This may helf to clarify the issue. (from an official source)

American Press - Lake Charles, La.
A newspaper serving Southwest Louisiana since 1895

How to get $2,000 per household

Southwest Louisiana residents who have been displaced by Hurricane Rita can get $2,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through a special program called Expedited Assistance.

What is Expedited Assistance?

$2,000 per household, for disaster-related needs such as transportation, clothing, rental housing, other housing accommodations, and food.

If approved, the funds will be electronically transferred to your bank account or a check mailed via the US Postal Service.

The $2,000 is included in the calculation of total benefits for which you may be eligible.

This amount may cover only a portion of the total assistance that you need. After going through the normal eligibility process you may receive additional payments of assistance.

Am I eligible for Expedited Assistance?

You may be eligible if:

You are a resident impacted by Hurricane Rita from a declared parish/county in Louisiana or Texas, and

You have been displaced by the hurricane, and

You do not have the means of identifying damage to your property or are unable to provide immediate documentation.

How do I get Expedited Assistance?

Register with FEMA online at fema.gov.

Or Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Or Call TTY 1-800-462-7585 for people with speech or hearing disabilities.

How will the money be given to me?

Funds will be made available by an electronic transfer to put funds directly in your bank account, or a check that can be delivered directly to individuals through the US Postal Service.

What if I don’t have a bank account?

Visit a local disaster recovery center and someone will be able to assist you with setting up a bank account.

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Original Post by "angelsofmercy"
i am a redcross volunteer and we are housing many people here in Nashville Tn. We are not turning away anyone because of the name of the hurricane. I lived in Calcasieu for 18 years and I am dedicated to helping anyone that needs it. I love the country and I love my neighbors.We have a lot of things we can do from here. We have food shelter job placement and we are working on housing for all. If you or someone you know needs help we can arrange transportation to the city. Or if you have transportaion you may come on your own. Please bear with us all this is a very overwhelming situation and the fraud that people are trying to commit on FEMA is unreal. Everyday we find more and more people taking advantage of this. But none the less I will help in what ever way possible. We have food but we are looking for someone to transport it as we speak. As well as tents ice and clothing.If you would like to relocate let us know also and we will help you in ant way possible. God bless you all. Waiting to here.

"julia1012@comcast.net or cell 615 500 5864
I am very much in contact with many organizations that want to help we are here.