WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced Louisiana will receive $29,877,633.63 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
“Our communities have been rocked by disaster after disaster,” said Dr. Cassidy. “The funding helps Louisiana families get back on their feet and be better prepared.”
The Calcasieu Parish School Board, Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corp., Vermilion Parish School Board, Franciscan Ministries of Our Lady Health System, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Office, Dillard University, and Ochsner Clinic Foundation will all benefit from this funding.
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$2,365,461.89 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,667,067.72 |
Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corp. |
This grant will provide federal funding for infrastructure repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$16,086,183.71 |
Vermilion Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for the emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,193,910.48 |
Franciscan Ministries of Our Lady Health System |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,651,775.53 |
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Office |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$3,617,477.33 |
Dillard University |
This grant will provide federal funding for mold remediation as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$3,295,756.97 |
Ochsner Clinic Foundation |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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