WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $74,751,566.40 in natural disaster and COVID-19 relief. A total of $32,575,317.83 will go towards relief for the Great Flood of 2016 and $11,556,913.37 will go towards COVID-19 relief. There is $8,153,832.65 for Hurricanes Laura relief, $2,297,612.17 Hurricane Zeta relief, and $20,167,890.38 for Hurricane Ida relief.
“Louisiana has taken a beating over the past few years. We’ve faced hurricane after hurricane, all while responding to a pandemic,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding is a critical step towards returning our state to wholeness.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$32,575,317.83 |
Louisiana Office of Risk Management |
This grant will provide federal funding to help repair the facility of the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW) as a result of severe flooding back in 2016. |
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$4,076,238.37
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Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness |
This grant will provide federal funding to help establish emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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$1,052,391.60
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Vernon Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairing damages to Pitkin High School as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$4,575,875.20
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Vernon Parish for Debris Removal |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris in Vernon Parish as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$2,525,565.85
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Louisiana Department of Military
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This grant will provide federal funding to help establish emergency protective measures as a result of the Hurricane Laura. |
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$11,914,446.43
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Livingston Parish
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This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris in Livingston Parish as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,134,925.00
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City of Slidell |
This grant will provide federal funding to help establish emergency protective measures as a result of the Hurricane Ida. |
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$7,118,518.95
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Plaquemines Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris in Plaquemines Parish as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$2,297,612.17
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City of New Orleans |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris in New Orleans as a result of Hurricane Zeta. |
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$7,480,675.00 |
Ochsner Clinic Foundation |
This grant will provide federal funding to help establish emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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