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posted Feb 12, 2021 2:27:40 PM

Can I claim the purchase of a generator, which was bought due to loss of power for 2 weeks, after Hurricane Laura?

It was over 90 degrees with 90-100% humidity for the duration of the power loss.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 12, 2021 3:21:57 PM

No.

 

Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement for Hurricane Laura Survivors. Survivors who purchased or rented a generator and/or chainsaw as a result of Hurricane Laura may be able to receive FEMA reimbursement. FEMA cannot reimburse equipment paid for by another source, such as homeowner's, flood, or other types of insurance.

 

Survivors who purchased or rented a generator and/or chainsaw as a result of Hurricane Laura may be able to receive FEMA reimbursement.

 

 

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Expert Alumni
Feb 12, 2021 3:21:57 PM

No.

 

Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement for Hurricane Laura Survivors. Survivors who purchased or rented a generator and/or chainsaw as a result of Hurricane Laura may be able to receive FEMA reimbursement. FEMA cannot reimburse equipment paid for by another source, such as homeowner's, flood, or other types of insurance.

 

Survivors who purchased or rented a generator and/or chainsaw as a result of Hurricane Laura may be able to receive FEMA reimbursement.