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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $6,516,901.30 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood mitigation and emergency preparedness.
“Preparing for the next storm is always top of mind, but especially so in the middle of hurricane season,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding lowers Louisiana’s risk of flooding and makes our communities more resilient moving forward.”
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Grant Awarded
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Recipient
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Project Description
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$3,362,076.00
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Calcasieu Parish
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This grant will provide federal funding for the mitigation of 16 flood prone residential properties.
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$186,782.00
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Calcasieu Parish
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This grant will provide federal funding for management costs associated with mitigation of 16 flood prone structures located within the Special Flood Hazard Area.
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$1,599,999.30
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State of Louisiana Hazard Mitigation Plan
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This grant will provide federal funding for the State of Louisiana Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
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$1,368,044.00
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Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
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This grant will provide federal funding for managing HMGP applications and projects submitted to the State through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
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