Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $16,157,991.20 in Hurricanes Ida, Laura, Zeta, and Delta relief. Plaquemines Parish will receive $5,357,821.40 in Hurricane Ida relief, Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. will receive $4,281,255.87 in Hurricane Laura relief, the South Lafourche Levee District will receive $3,040,097.22 in Hurricane Ida relief, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will receive $2,263,025.23 in Hurricane Zeta relief, and the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital will receive $1,215,791.45 in Hurricane Laura relief.
“Communities are still suffering from hurricane devastation,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This federal funding gives Louisiana families a boost as they recover and rebuild.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$5,357,821.40 |
Plaquemines Parish |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$4,281,255.87 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding to help with administrative costs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
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$3,040,097.22 |
South Lafourche Levee District |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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$2,263,025.23 |
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development |
This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris as a result of Hurricane Zeta. |
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$1,215,791.45 |
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital |
This grant will provide federal funding to help establish emergency protective measures as a result of the HurricaneDelta. |
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