FEDERATED INSURANCE

Click on the resources highlighted below to access information on:

• Preparing your business for hurricane season
• Inspecting and maintaining your commercial roof
• Preparing doors, windows, and signs
• Preparing lighting systems and backup power sources
• Taking action following a hurricane
• Hiring a roofing contractor
• Creating a hurricane preparedness and recovery plan

Make Your Business, Hurricane Ready
Preparedness And Recovery Plan

FMCSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a regional Hours of Service waiver for the following states due to Hurricane Ida: LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, TENNESSE, and TEXAS, through September 28, 2021.

Federal Regional Hours of Service Waiver

EPA-RVP WAIVER

An RVP waiver was granted for Louisiana and Mississippi. Hurricane Ida Fuel Waivers for Louisiana and Mississippi.
This waiver is effective immediately and will continue through September 15, 2021. 

LDEQ

Hurricane Ida - First Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order August 28, 2021
Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - In the Matter of Tropical Storm Ida August 27, 2021

IRS

The IRS has extended the dyed diesel fuel penalty relief for certain parishes in Louisiana. This relief will remain in effect till September 30, 2021. Please see the link below for more information.

Dyed Diesel Waiver

LDR

• Revenue Information Bulletin 21-020: Request for Written Notice Concerning Disaster or Emergency-Related Services Rendered by Nonresident Employees and Nonresident Businesses Due to Hurricane Ida
• Revenue Information Bulletin 21-021: Tax Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadlines Extended for Tax Returns and Payments Due During Hurricane Ida Landfall and Impact
• Revenue Information Bulletin 21-022: Waiver of Dyed Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Disruptions of the Fuel Supply Chain by Hurricane Ida
• Revenue Information Bulletin 21-023: Expedited Licensure Process for Importation of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Due to Disruptions of the Fuel Supply Chain by Hurricane Ida
• Revenue Information Bulletin 21-024: Automatic Extensions Granted for Eligible Individuals and Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ida
• Revenue Information Bulletin 21-025: Disaster Recovery-Related Topics – Frequently Asked Questions
• IRS Tax Tip 2021-128: Taxpayers should review disaster resources on IRS.gov now in case they need help later

​The LA Department of Revenue has extended  the September 15 end date of RIB 21-022 to September 30 for the original 25 parishes in conformity with the IRS relief (it is posted on the LDR website).