WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $16,501,434.53 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
“We should never see blue tarps on roofs years after a storm hits,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our coastal communities continue to recover and help families get back on their feet.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$1,610,221.78 |
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$2,784,548.25 |
Lake Charles |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to the Public Works Administration building as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,278,064.80 |
Airport Authority Calcasieu Parish District 1 |
This grant will provide federal funding for a building replacement as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,429,379.82 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to the JI Watson Elementary School as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,125,859.00 |
Lafitte Area Independent Levee District |
This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,493,461.52 |
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$6,779,899.36 |
Louisiana Department of Military |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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