WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant a total of $80,969,430.78 in relief for Hurricanes Ida and Laura, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Louisiana has been devastated by disaster after disaster, but our families remain resilient,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help South Louisiana rebuild and prepare for the next storm.”
Communities that will benefit include the Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, West Jefferson Medical Center, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the City of Grand Isle, Ascension Parish, and St. Charles Parish.
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$1,675,761.99 |
Louisiana Children’s Medical Center |
This grant will provide federal funding for management costs as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
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$1,360,078.72 |
West Jefferson Medical Center |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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$1,227,183.26 |
Louisiana Children’s Medical Center |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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$2,258,321.72 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to Iowa High School as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$1,199,460.60 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to LaGrange High School as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$66,392,538.85 |
Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,889,142.81 |
City of Grand Isle |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$2,370,149.46 |
Ascension Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,058,859.00 |
City of Grand Isle |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to community facilities as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$1,537,934.37 |
St. Charles Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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