April 21, 2023

Cassidy Announces $9.1 Million for South Louisiana in Hurricane Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $9,111,570.09 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricane Ida.

“Hurricane Ida hit south Louisiana with force, but our communities proved stronger than the storm, ” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will ensure that Louisiana is prepared to weather the next hurricane.”

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$2,474,864.33

New Orleans Sewage and Water

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures.

$1,038,259.62

St. Jude’s Nursing Home

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures.

$5,598,446.14

South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association

This grant will provide federal funding for management costs.

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