WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $10,737,815.69 in Hurricanes Laura and Katrina relief. The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board will receive $1,514,549.45 in Hurricane Katrina relief, Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. will receive $5,411,686.13 in Hurricane Laura relief, Cameron Parish will receive $1,049,389.02 in Hurricane Laura relief, the City of Vinton will receive $1,716,016.12 in Hurricane Laura relief, and the City of Lake Charles will receive $1,046,174.97 in Hurricane Laura relief.
“Though years have passed since Hurricanes Laura and Katrina, Louisiana families continue to the feel their impact,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our communities recover from these terrible storms and better prepared to future natural disasters.”
|
Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
|
$1,514,549.45 |
New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board |
This grant will provide federal funding to help pay for temporary water pumps while the permanent pumps are repaired or replaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. |
|
$5,411,686.13
|
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding to help establish emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
|
$1,049,389.02
|
Cameron Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairing damages to a Cameron Parish water tower as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
|
$1,716,016.12
|
City of Vinton |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
|
$1,046,174.97
|
City of Lake Charles
|
This grant will provide federal funding to help establish emergency protective measures as a result of the Hurricane Laura. |
###