November 6, 2023

Cassidy Announces $9.7 Million for Hurricanes Laura, Zeta, Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $9,722,144.66 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura, Zeta, and Ida.

“Louisianans are strong and resilient,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will support the continued recovery of our state from Hurricanes Laura, Zeta, and Ida.”

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$1,608,031.43

The Society of the Roman Catholic Church

This grant will provide federal funding for building damages as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$1,341,745.20

City of Lake Charles

This grant will provide federal funding to the city as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$1,169,690.17

Office of Risk Management

This grant will provide federal funding for building repairs to the Elaine Nunez Community College, Office Facilities Corporation, and Louisiana University Marine Consortium as a result of Hurricane Zeta.

$1,016,928.10

St. John the Baptist Parish Library

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$1,819,564.05

Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District

This grant will provide federal funding for damages to the Humble Canal Floodgate as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$2,766,185.71

Tangipahoa Parish

This grant will provide federal funding for management costs as a result of Hurricane Ida.

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