WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $27,629,735.93 in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida. The Grant Parish Police Jury, the Society of the Roman Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Jefferson Parish, and Plaquemines Parish will all benefit from the relief.
“As we have seen this week, Louisiana families continue to feel the brunt of natural disasters,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help South Louisiana communities rebuild and prepare for future storms.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$6,627,823.23
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Grant Parish Police Jury |
This grant will provide federal funding to implement emergency protective measuresas a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,586,698.34
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Society of the Roman Catholic Church |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective services as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,230,342.47 |
St. James Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris as a result of HurricaneIda. |
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$16,296,996.63
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Jefferson Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding to help with the removal of debris as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,887,875.26
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Plaquemines Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective services as a result of the Hurricane Ida. |
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