WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana $37,912,519.38 for Hurricanes Laura and Zeta relief. The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, the Louisiana Office of Risk Management, the Jefferson Davis CO-OP INC, and Cameron Parish will receive $35,874,089.97 for Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness will receive $2,038,429.41 for its response to Hurricane Zeta. The grants are reimbursement for costs related to debris removal, busses and taxis used during evacuations, building repairs, and an Emergency Operations Center.
“This is crucial help Louisiana needs to fully bounce back from Laura and Zeta,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This grant cleans up the scars left by those hurricanes in our communities.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$1,080,713.93 |
Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development |
This grant is for the costs of debris removal from blocked roadways and rights of way due to Hurricane Laura. |
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$7,044,537.99 |
Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development |
This grant is for the costs of busses and taxis used for evacuations due to Hurricane Laura. |
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$5,646,165.13 |
Louisiana Office of Risk Management |
This grant covers costs of building repairs at McNeese University from damage caused by Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,202,751.59 |
Jefferson Davis CO-OP INC |
This grant is for the damage done to the paved parking area of The Chennault Airport and Southwest Louisiana Community College while it served as the JDEC Emergency Operations Center during Hurricane Laura. |
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$20,899,921.33 |
Cameron Parish |
This grant is for the costs of debris removal due to Hurricane Laura. |
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$2,038,429.41 |
Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness |
This grant is for (EOC) setup after Hurricane Zeta. |
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