WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $29,799,943.13 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricanes Laura and Ida relief.
“Our communities have shown great resilience following both of these hurricanes,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will make needed, long-term repairs to help bring South Louisiana back to wholeness.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$22,234,358.70 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding for 69kV transmission line restoration as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,911,839.63 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for building repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$2,867,231.22 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for building repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,245,439.80 |
Calcasieu Parish Voluntary Council on the Aging, Inc |
This grant will provide federal funding for building replacement required as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,541,073.78 |
South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association |
This grant will provide federal funding for damages to their underground Buquet electrical utility crossing as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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