WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant a total of $9,577,550.75 in relief for Hurricanes Ida & Laura, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Through COVID-19 and multiple natural disasters, Louisiana families remain resilient,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding gives our local communities the tools they need to bounce back and be better prepared for the next crisis.”
Communities that will benefit include the City of New Orleans, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, the City of Grand Isle, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, and the City of Natchitoches.
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$1,672,734.74 |
City of New Orleans |
This grant will provide federal funding for management costs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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$1,784,434.28 |
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,130,627.15 |
Louisiana Department of Public Safety |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,029,759.50 |
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,009,687.27 |
City of Grand Isle |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of sand debris as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,947,656.89 |
Children’s Hospital of New Orleans |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,002,650.92 |
City of Natchitoches |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal and replacement of damaged infrastructure as a result Hurricane Laura. |
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