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Hearing Hearing Date: September 9, 2016 8:30 am 2154 Rayburn HOB

Oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Response to the Baton Rouge Flood Disaster

Subject
Oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Response to the Baton Rouge Flood Disaster
Date
September 9, 2016
Time
8:30 am
Place
2154 Rayburn HOB

0909 FEMA

PURPOSE:

  • To examine the extent of damage to the region, oversee the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) recovery efforts and identify areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND:

  • Between August 12 and August 13, 2016, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding parishes experienced rainfalls up to 31 inches, which resulted in disastrous levels of flooding and 13 deaths.
  • President Barack Obama issued a Major Disaster Declaration on August 14, 2016 for 20 parishes in South Louisiana.
    • Over 128,000 households have registered for FEMA assistance.
    • Impacted households may be eligible for financial assistance from FEMA ranging from temporary rental costs, repairs to homes, and costs toward replacement homes.

 

Witnesses and testimonies: Mr. Tony Robinson

Regional Administrator
Federal Emergency Management Agency

The Honorable Jr. Shelton

Mayor
Central, Louisiana

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The Honorable Gerard Landry

Mayor
Denham Springs, Louisiana

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The Honorable Rick Ramsey

Mayor
Walker, Louisiana

The Honorable John Edwards

Governor
Louisiana

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