WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $6,859,939.75 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Laura and Ida Relief.
“South Louisiana has shown its resiliency while rebuilding from Hurricanes Laura and Ida,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will support needed repairs to our communities and ensure we are better prepared for future storms.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $4,454,497.50 | Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. | This grant will provide federal funding for the permanent restoration of their north power distribution system as a direct result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,253,138.50 | Congregation Temple Sinai | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration required as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,152,303.75 | Lafourche Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for bond interest and other fees incurred to initiate repairs to damaged facilities within the parish as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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