JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish homeowners, business owners and renters have been deemed eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance following Hurricane Francine. Parish officials announced Tuesday, Sept. 24 that Jefferson Parish joins a list of others previously approved for assistance in the wake of Francine's landing in Terrebonne Parish as a Category 2 hurricane on Sept. 11. The storm brought with it strong winds, storm surge and flooding leaving behind downed trees and power outages in its aftermath across Southeast Louisiana. Helene likely to form today, Florida preps for major hurricane Other Louisiana parishes receiving assistance are: Ascension Parish Assumption Parish Lafourche Parish St. Charles Parish St. James Parish St. John the Baptist Parish St. Mary Parish Terrebonne Parish The assistance will provide Francine survivors aid with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair coats, personal property loss and other disaster-related needs. 2 million pounds of New Orleans junk saved, sold Additionally, businesses of all sizes including landlords, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. To apply for assistance, visit the Disaster Assistance website, download the FEMA app or call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Son of Ryan Routh, suspect in Trump assassination attempt, arrested on child pornography charges What's a National Blue Ribbon School? These 356 schools just won the honor Coca-Cola phasing out 'permanent' flavor less than a year after debut Biden bids farewell to UN amid global turmoil SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1