WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $47,374,646.44 as a result of Hurricanes Ida and Laura. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc., the Town of Iowa, the City of Monroe, Cameron Parish, Livingston Parish, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Covington will all benefit from this funding.
“Louisiana families and communities are still recovering from storm after storm,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding provides relief and helps prepare our communities for the future.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$14,834,300.09 |
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury |
This grant will provide federal funding for management costs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$3,053,770.69
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Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$3,445,213.50
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Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent work restoration as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,521,458.34 |
Town of Iowa |
This grant will provide federal funding for infrastructure repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$2,791,518.62 |
City of Monroe |
This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,417,506.98
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Cameron Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$15,490,259.63 |
Livingston Parish
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This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$2,306,411.35
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Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of the Hurricane Ida. |
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$2,514,207.24 |
City of Covington |
This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida.
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