WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $17,311,616.62 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Laura and Ida relief.
“It has been years since Hurricanes Laura and Ida, and Louisiana families are still recovering,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our coastal communities remain resilient.”
The Calcasieu Parish School Board, the Office of Risk Management, the Houma Terrebonne Housing Authority, South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association, and the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will all benefit from this funding.
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$6,102,621.81 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,365,780.23 |
Office of Risk Management |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,651,957.01 |
Houma Terrebonne Housing Authority |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,570,525.43 |
South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$6,620,732.14 |
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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