Louisiana Storm Aid Expands to Five More Areas
Published Date: 3/24/2026
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Summary
Louisiana’s winter storm disaster declaration just got an upgrade! Five more parishes—Catahoula, Lincoln, Madison, Union, and Webster—are now officially recognized for public assistance. If you’re in these areas, you’ve got until May 4, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and December 4, 2026, for economic injury loans. Time to get the help you need and bounce back stronger!
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Five Parishes Added to Disaster Declaration
The Presidential major disaster declaration for Public Assistance Only (FEMA-4900-DR) was amended to include Catahoula, Lincoln, Madison, Union, and Webster parishes as adversely affected by the January 23–27, 2026 severe winter storm. This amendment explicitly applies to Private Non-Profit organizations identified in the original March 4, 2026 declaration.
Deadlines and How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
If you are in the newly included areas, you can apply for Physical Damage disaster loans through May 4, 2026, and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through December 4, 2026. Apply using the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
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