Remaining Effects of Gustav and Hanna
Former storms Gustav and Hanna continue to affect certain of our hotels due to any combination of phone, power or water outages.
For the most current updates (including watch and warning advisories) from The National Hurricane Center, check the 3-Day Hurricane Track Forecast.
Choice is closely monitoring the potential impact areas and severe weather conditions related to these storms, and will post regular updates on the availability of our hotels on this page.
If you are traveling in areas affected by or forecasted to be affected by storms, we recommend you confirm reservations and the status of hotels in advance of your arrival by contacting Choice Hotels at 1-800-4CHOICE for the most up to date information.
FEMA Assistance to Include Hotel/Motel Stays for Gustav Evacuees Whose Homes are Inaccessible or Uninhabitable
On September 5, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activated procedures under its transitional sheltering initiative that allows eligible Gustav evacuees who cannot return to their homes to stay in hotels or motels until it is safe for them go home. FEMA will pay for the lodging through the use of an authorization system directly to hotels and motels. A list of participating hotels is available online at www.gustav-evac.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can someone in need apply for assistance?
A: Evacuees first need to apply for federal assistance through FEMA either online at www.fema.gov or by calling the FEMA toll free number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585.
» Apply Online
» Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) / 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
Q: Do all hotels automatically participate in the Emergency Lodging Assistance Program?
A: No. For a listing of participating hotels by state, click on the link below:
Q: What are the eligibility requirements?
A: Eligible evacuees must fit the following criteria:
- FEMA must be able to verify the identity of the evacuee;
- The primary residence of the evacuee must be in one of the parishes that have been declared a disaster area (please, contact the toll-free number to be certain); and
- The evacuee cannot return to or re-occupy his/her primary residence.
Persons who do not meet these criteria will be referred to local agencies for possible assistance for short-term lodging.
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