WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Calcasieu Parish will receive $9,172,281.58 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricane Laura relief.
“Louisiana has demonstrated its resilience while recovering from Hurricane Laura,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help restore Calcasieu Parish and ensure our communities have the resources they need to weather the next storm.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $2,666,025.00 | Calcasieu Parish Wide Emergency Generators | This grant will provide federal funding for the purchase of 18 permanent industrial emergency generators including associated switches, wiring and foundation pads for sixteen sewer lift stations, one sanitary sewer pond, and one critical facility. |
| $148,112.50 | Calcasieu Parish Wide Emergency Generators | This grant will provide federal funding for management costs to include assisting with engineering procurement, preparing and submitting budget modifications, reviewing contractor invoices, meetings and conference calls, record keeping, financial tracking, performance reporting/quarterly reports, reimbursement requests, preparing amendments, and grant closeout associated with the purchase of 18 permanent industrial emergency generators. |
| $6,358,144.08 | Calcasieu Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the Sulphur High School campus as a direct result of Hurricane Laura. |
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