FEMA has received reports of unauthorized third-party companies—commonly referred to as “hotel poachers”—contacting members and offering to book hotel accommodations on their behalf.

Please be advised: these solicitations are fraudulent and are not affiliated with FEMA.

These companies often present themselves as official partners and may request credit card or personal information. Engaging with them could put your financial information at risk and may result in invalid or nonexistent reservations.

To ensure a safe and seamless convention experience, please keep the following in mind:

• FEMA does not partner with third-party housing providers. We will never contact you directly to solicit hotel reservations.
• Official registration opens in July. At that time, members will receive a secure, direct link to register and provide their arrival and departure details.
• Hotel accommodations will be managed exclusively through FEMA. Reservations will be made on your behalf at the Marriott New Orleans.
• Protect your information. Do not share financial or personal details with anyone claiming to represent FEMA housing outside of official communications.

Please be aware: this is a SCAM. The FEMA office already has the information needed to secure your hotel reservation through your registration form. We do not work with any third-party companies for hotel bookings.

We strongly encourage members to disregard any unsolicited calls or emails related to hotel bookings for the convention and to wait for FEMA’s official registration announcement this summer.

If you receive a suspicious inquiry or have any questions, please contact the FEMA office at (314) 8978-2034 or via email at Sarah@FarmEquip.org.

Your security and experience are our top priorities, and we look forward to seeing you in New Orleans this October.