WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced Louisiana will receive $8,849,686.32 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
“Our coastal communities are still picking up the pieces from Hurricanes Laura and Ida,” said Dr. Cassidy. “The funding helps South Louisiana families come back stronger.”
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc., Calcasieu Parish School Board, and the City of Slidell will all benefit from this grant.
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$1,283,881.61 |
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$4,128,263.10 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc |
This grant will provide federal funding for electric distribution repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
|
$2,314,015.20 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,123,526.41 |
City of Slidell |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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