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Author Archives: Carly Berlin

Posted inClimate, Disaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Indigenous Affairs, Justice

Without federal recognition, coastal tribes struggle to access FEMA aid

by Carly Berlin November 22, 2021January 13, 2022

Louisiana’s coastal tribes have been left to navigate a complex bureaucracy of parish, state, and federal agencies in a moment of crisis.

Posted inClimate, COVID-19, Disaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Housing, Justice, Land, Louisiana, Public Health

Louisiana’s new hurricane survivor sheltering program could be a model for the future

by Carly Berlin October 27, 2021January 13, 2022

The Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program aims to create temporary options closer to home as residents navigate federal aid programs.

Posted inDisaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Housing, Louisiana

How to navigate FEMA aid: Advice from a former employee

by Carly Berlin September 23, 2021January 14, 2022

We’ve been fielding your questions about navigating federal assistance after Hurricane Ida. A longtime FEMA employee has some answers.

Posted inDisaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Louisiana

‘Do I even qualify?’: Deadline looms for $500 FEMA aid following Ida

by Carly Berlin September 21, 2021October 5, 2021

The deadline for Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for Critical Needs Assistance from FEMA is Wednesday, September 22. But applicants’ experiences have varied widely, leaving many to wonder what makes someone eligible for the aid.

Posted inClimate, Disaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Louisiana

‘Life-threatening situation’: FEMA says power outages—not just storm damage—may qualify Louisiana residents for evacuation aid

by Carly Berlin September 4, 2021January 14, 2022

Earlier this week, the agency said that only people with damaged homes would qualify.

Posted inClimate, COVID-19, Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Public Health, Water

A year after Hurricane Laura, southwest Louisiana ‘still in limbo’

by Carly Berlin August 27, 2021January 14, 2022

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, multiple disasters in southwest Louisiana during the pandemic show how unequipped disaster aid systems are during compounding events.

Posted inDisaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Louisiana

‘Homesickness for a place you haven’t left’: A conversation with Stephanie Soileau

by Carly Berlin August 2, 2021January 14, 2022

We spoke with the Lake Charles-raised author about her debut short story collection, Last One Out Shut Off the Lights.

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