WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $6,748,398.58 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in flood and Hurricane Ida relief.
“Louisiana is stronger than any hurricane or storm,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help South Louisiana rebuild from past weather events and prepare for future ones.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $1,941,583.40 | West Feliciana Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for replacement of the Plettenburg Road Bridge as a result of severe storms and flooding. |
| $2,648,768.18 | Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) | This grant will provide federal funding for management costs as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $2,158,047.00 | St. Tammany Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration of the fishing pier facility as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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