WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $21,879,841.94 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursement for permanent repairs and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
“This funding supports schools, hospitals, and airport infrastructure,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These investments help our communities recover and prepare for the next storm.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $11,270,163.36 | Terrebonne Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for the replacement of damaged school property as a direct result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,239,204.18 | Ochsner Clinic Foundation | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the Kenner Ochsner Medical Office Building damaged by Hurricane Ida. |
| $7,071,039.26 | Calcasieu Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs at Barbe High School campus facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,020,440.82 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to buildings damaged by Hurricane Ida. |
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