WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $3,920,157.84 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Laura and Ida Relief. Lafourche Parish will receive $1,751,284.40 in federal funding for permanent restoration of the Tourist Commission Building as a result of Hurricane Ida. The Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles will receive $2,168,873.44 in federal funding for the reconciliation of management costs incurred as a result of Hurricane Laura.
“Louisiana remains strong in the aftermath of Hurricanes Laura and Ida,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding helps rebuild our churches and communities to ensure they are prepared when the next storm hits.”
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