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Benton is a dynamic community that is well positioned for the future. As we develop the vision for Benton’s future, we celebrate its past, and embrace the present. We understand that our decisions today will have a lasting impact on tomorrow and so each decision that impacts the community must be carefully considered. The Town Officials, staff, and various commissions, boards and committees are working diligently to provide residents and future generations an outstanding quality of life.
Community Bulletin Board
FEMA Assistance / Funeral Expenses
Sadly the Louisiana Office of Public Health has reported that Bossier Parish has seen to date 290 total deaths due to COVID19, 260 of those were confirmed and 30 of them listed as probable.
If you or someone you know was directly affected by having a family member that passed away due to COVID19 there may be some Funeral Expense Assistance by FEMA.
Louisiana’s U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance – State Program
Struggling to pay rent due to COVID?
The program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 133). This relief package includes $25 billion for emergency rental assistance, of which $161 million has been allocated to the state to provide assistance in 57 Louisiana parishes.
Both landlords and renters may apply. The program can provide assistance for past-due rent and forward rent payments for applicants.
This program will be providing financial assistance to Louisiana renters and landlords experiencing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please visit and share www.LAStateRent.com to apply and for more information.
FEMA Assistance Program
Winter Storm Damage
Winter Storm Damage
One Week Remains to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
BATON ROUGE, La. – Just one week remains for Louisiana homeowners, renters or business owners who sustained property damage or loss caused by severe winter storms to register and apply for federal disaster assistance. Registration is also available to those who had to relocate to a hotel because their utilities failed, and insurance didn’t cover their hotel stay.
The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Monday, May 10.
You should register even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but eligible homeowners and renters may be able to receive a grant from FEMA for losses not covered by insurance to help pay for basic home repairs, temporary rental assistance and other needs such as replacing personal property.
You may register in one of the following ways:
§ Going online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
§ Downloading the FEMA app.
§ Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585
Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should alert FEMA as to the specific number assigned to that service.
FEMA specialists are available at the Helpline to answer your questions about how to register for federal disaster assistance, explain what’s happening with your application and give tips on how you can get help for damage your insurance does not cover.
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans are available for Louisiana disaster survivors.
§ For businesses of any size and private nonprofit organizations: up to $2 million for property damage.
§ For small businesses, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations: up to $2 million for working capital needs even if they had no property damage, with a $2 million maximum loan for any combination of property damage and working capital needs.
§ For homeowners: up to $200,000 to repair or replace their primary residence.
§ For homeowners and renters: up to $40,000 to replace personal property, including vehicles.
Businesses and residents can apply online at www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance.
For questions and assistance completing an application, call 800-659-2955 or email FOCWAssistance@sba.gov.
For the latest information on severe winter storms, visit fema.gov/disaster/4590.
Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.
Please, click below if you are needing assistance with damage from the winter storm.
Click below for latest updates on Covid 19
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Fridays
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You may also call toll-free: 1-844-50-FRAUD (1-844-503-7283)
Or FAX to: 1-844-40-FRAUD (1-844-403-7283)
CONTACT:
BENTON TOWN HALL
105 SIBLEY STREET, BENTON LOUISIANA 71006
(318) 965-2781 MAIN LINE
(318) 965-2577 FAX
MAILING ADDRESS:
P O BOX 1390,
BENTON, LOUISIANA 71006