WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $45,144,137.99 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricane Laura and Ida relief and flood mitigation.
“Louisiana remains resilient through catastrophic natural disasters,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will support repairs and flood mitigation for our communities on their paths to recovery.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $30,690,494.84 | Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op, Inc. | This grant will provide federal funding for an emergency generator power substation as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $2,031,388.12 | Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association | This grant will provide federal funding for management costs as a direct result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,078,051.50 | Jefferson Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for damages to the Rosethorne Playground as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,344,203.53 | Terrebonne Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration to the Bayou Black Elementary, Broadmoor, Montegut Middle and Montegut Elementary school campuses required as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $10,000,000.00 | 25th Street Canal Drainage Improvement Project | This grant will provide federal funding for infrastructure protection measures in the City of Gretna. |
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