BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Thousands of people in Louisiana have applied for disaster assistance after Hurricane Francine brought heavy rain and strong wind to the state. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness said 38,500 residents have applied for disaster assistance through FEMA, totaling nearly $36 million in nine parishes included in the Major Disaster Declaration after the storm. According to the agency, nearly 1,800 flood insurance claims were filed with the National Flood Insurance Program with $6 million paid as of Friday. The Small Business Administration announced they have received 750 loan applications and have issued $1.3 million in loans. Disaster Recovery and Business Recovery Centers are open in Ascension, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. According to GOHSEP, more centers will be opening soon. FEMA money available for people in Louisiana after Hurricane Francine “Our focus has and always will be to take care of all the Parishes and municipalities - particularly those hardest hit by Hurricane Francine," said GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux. Officials encourage residents to use the Get A Game Plan app or the website for more information. Latest News Controversial MLB legend Pete Rose dies at 83 CVS to lay off nearly 3,000 employees LSP: Mississippi man accused of traveling to Baton Rouge for sex with teen arrested Pelicans star Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman -- for now Salt Life is closing all stores across 10 states: See the full list of locations