OCD-DRU HMGP is a federally-funded program. Providing false or misleading information in an attempt to fraudulently obtain HMGP funds is a federal violation and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Title 18, Section 1001 of the U.S. Code states that a person is guilty of a felony for knowingly and willingly making false or fraudulent statements to any department of the United States Government. Because HMGP is a federally funded program, applicants to the HMGP program are subject to Title 18, Section 1001 of the U.S. Code.

The Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability, and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs and activities.

Any persons requiring special needs assistance should contact the Call Center at 1-877-824-8312 at least five business days prior to any scheduled meeting. The TDD number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-846-5277. Additional information regarding the use of the Louisiana Relay service can be found at the following link: http://www.hamiltonrelay.com/states/la_howto.htm.