WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $5,253,233.53 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Ida and Laura relief. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office will receive $4,010,250.73 in federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. The Office of Risk Management will receive $1,242,982.80 in federal funding for permanent restoration of McNeese Cowboy Stadium as a result of Hurricane Laura.
“Hurricanes Laura and Ida left a physical mark on our communities, but they did not shake our resilience,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding is crucial for South Louisiana’s recovery and readiness for future storms.”
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