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President Declares State of Disaster for Louisiana due to Hurricane Carmen [Disaster Declaration]
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President Declares State of Disaster for Louisiana due to Hurricane Carmen [Disaster Declaration]
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Digitized from Box 2 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 23, 1974
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
The President today declared a major disaster for the State of
Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Carmen, beginning about
September 6th, 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 hurricane,
Disaster Unemployment Assistance, 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 Admin-
istration 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 for Federal Disaster
Assistance, 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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