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FEMA approves major disaster declaration for January storm; parish moves to federal disaster status
Summary
Madison Parish jurors were briefed that FEMA approved a major declaration (DR4900) for the January winter storm (Fern) and that consultants HGA will pursue changing the parish disaster status from state EM3638 to federal DR4900 to enable applications for public assistance.
Madison Parish jurors were told March 23 that FEMA has approved a major disaster declaration for the January winter storm (referred to in the record as Fern), and consultants are pursuing a change in the parish’s disaster status to enable federal public assistance.
The jury was informed that Hunt, Guillot & Associates (HGA) will attempt to shift the parish’s designation from EM3638 (state-level emergency) to DR4900 (federal major declaration) so the parish can apply for FEMA public assistance. The meeting record states FEMA approved the request for Madison Parish to be included under the major declaration for Fern.
No specific dollar amounts, eligible projects, or timelines were recorded in the meeting minutes; officials said the move will allow the parish to apply for public assistance under federal rules. Jurors were reminded of the change in status; staff and consultants will proceed with applications and next steps as appropriate.
