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President today declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana as a result of damage caused by severe storms [Disaster Declaration]
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Digitized from Box 4 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 1, 1974
Office of the White House Press Secretary
(Portland, Oregon)
THE WHITE HOUSE
The President today declared a major disaster for the State of Louisiana as a
result of damage caused by severe storms, beginning about October 28, which
caused damage to public, private, and agricultural property. The President's
action will permit the use of Federal funds in relief and recovery efforts in
designated areas of the State.
Federal assistance from the President's Disaster Relief Fund will consist
primarily of temporary housing assistance for families who have lost their
homes as a result of the severe storms, and the repair or restoration of
damaged streets, roads, bridges, and public facilities.and utilities. Low-interest
rate disaster loans for homeowners and businesses will be made available by
the Small Business Administration under the authorities of Public Law 93-24,
and emergency loan assistance will be made available by the Farmers Home
Administration.
Federal relief activities in Louisiana will be coordinated by the Federal
Disaster Assistance Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, under the direction of Administrator Thomas P. Dunne.
Mr. Dunne will designate the specific areas within the State eligible for
Federal assistance, based upon Federal and State damage assessments.
Mr. Joe D. Winkle, Regional Director of the Federal Disaster Assistance
Administration, HUD Region VI, will be designated as the Federal
Coordinating Officer to work with the State in providing Federal disaster
assistance under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Public Law 93-288.
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