Fema to start inspecting storm damage

Here's what I learned tonight, if you have flood or storm damage...document it. There's a chance the federal government could reimburse you OR offer you no interest long term loans.

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The recent flooding and tornadoes have severely damaged hundreds of homes in our area. Many families say they simply cannot afford the costly repairs during these tough economic times. Nbc 6 reporter Karen Hopkins found out how the government can help these folks weather the financial storm.

William Goode Jr. says he's still cleaning up from the storm. Water crept inside his Shreveport apartment, destroying his carpet, clothes, shoes. He says insurance just won't cover it, and he can't afford to replace everything. "We already threw lots away.”

People with flood damage should document everything.
The Caddo Bossier office of homeland security says there's a chance the government will reimburse homeowners. Tuesday and Wednesday Fema teams will survey destruction at about 700 homes in our area.
The map shows the majority of Fema's stops will be Shreveport, then on to Bossier City where a tornado ripped through.

Don Weathersby says he has insurance, but he'll still have to pay about four thousand dollars. Fema inspectors will look at, those out of pocket expenses homeowners paid, and if a family lost income because the storm prevented them from working.

The Caddo Bossier office of homeland security says in about a month the government will announce if homeowners in our area are eligible for cash or a no interest long term loan. At that point people can fill out an application for help.

For questions on relief contact the Caddo Bossier office of homeland security at 425-5351.