WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant a total of $59,321,852.74 in relief for Hurricanes Katrina, Laura, and Ida.
“Years of natural disasters has taken a toll on our coastal communities,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding helps South Louisiana continue its recovery and prepare for the next storm.”
Louisiana Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), Allen Parish, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness, and the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans will all receive funding.
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$1,075,234.08 |
Louisiana Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) |
This grant will provide federal funding for administrative costs as a result of the Hurricane Katrina. |
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$3,189,028.95 |
Allen Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$3,654,302.40 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for building repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$27,476,451.76 |
Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$22,477,432.50 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding for transmission line repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,449,403.05 |
Children’s Hospital of New Orleans |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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