On Friday, state officials mailed letters to 193 evacuee households and their landlords with news that the state will continue to cover rent and utilities until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) determines who qualifies for extended housing aid - and who doesn't.

The action comes at the behest of FEMA, which has promised to reimburse the state for added costs, according to state public safety spokesman Derek Jensen.

Still, there remains uncertainty over who will get federal aid and when, or how, it will be dispensed.

Eviction may still loom for 20 to 30 renters whom the state has identified as unlikely to qualify for FEMA's help, said Jensen. He said the state is working with charities and social service programs to ensure evacuees don't wind up on the streets.

Also, FEMA has pledged to give each renter 30 days notice before ending any lease agreements.

Jensen encourages evacuees with questions to call the state's hot line: 1-866-764-0506 or FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.