SM residents urged to report storm damage

As we enter the recovery stage of the recent flooding throughout St. Martin Parish, and as residents start returning to their homes and business, parish officials are stressing the vital importance of reporting any and all damages sustained to homes and businesses.
In order to determine if St. Martin Parish will qualify for federal assistance with FEMA, officials are asking that any resident or business owner that sustained flood damage, contact the St. Martin OHSEP Office at 337-394-2810 or via e-mail at ohsep@stmartinsheriff.org.
Please encourage your friends and family to call to report their damages.
When you call or e-mail, have the following information available:
1. Name and Address
2. Contact Information (phone and email)
3. Pictures of any and all damage
4. How deep the water was
5. Whether you own or rent the property
6. Whether or not you have flood insur
ance coverage
In order to determine if St. Martin Parish qualifies for federal assistance with FEMA, President Obama has to do a Presidential declaration which has not happened yet. Therefore, please call as soon as possible to report your damages. This applies to homes and businesses.
The EOC Call Center will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to accept calls from individuals and businesses who suffered damage from the flooding. If you call after 10 p.m., you can leave a message and you will receive a return phone call the following day.