WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $32,386,792.98 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for recovery efforts following Hurricanes Ida and Laura.
“These grants provide essential support to rebuild our communities in Louisiana,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding moves us one step closer to recovery and ensures that we are prepared and resilient against future storms.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $1,515,421.77 | Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District | This grant will provide federal funding for equipment replacement at Hewitt-Robbins Ship Loader #1 damaged by Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,725,740.10 | West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to hospital buildings damaged by Hurricane Laura. |
| $6,209,552.39 | Terrebonne Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for management costs associated with recovery projects following Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,312,558.39 | Orleans Levee District Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to South Shore Harbor facilities damaged by Hurricane Ida. |
| $13,358,873.33 | St. John the Baptist Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal operations following Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,562,359.50 | Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development | This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal operations following Hurricane Ida. |
| $5,286,570.30 | Terrebonne Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for repair costs resulting from Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,415,716.20 | Jefferson Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for repair costs resulting from Hurricane Ida. |
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