FEMA is set to reimburse people affected by Hurricane Ida for their chainsaws and generators, the agency said Monday.
The storm caused many people to purchase supplies like chainsaws and generators to deal with setbacks like fallen trees and loss of power.
FEMA says they may reimburse applicants up to $800 for generators and $250 for chainsaws. But there are some caveats. Applicants must not have received their generators or chainsaws with insurance money and must first apply for general FEMA assistance.
Multilingual operators are available at 800-621-3362, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Other criteria involve the applicant: Purchasing the generator and/or chainsaw between Aug 26 and Sept. 25, and meeting the general FEMA Individuals and Households Program (see FEMA’s website for more).
