Cassidy Announces $59.3 Million in Hurricane Relief

Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy

09.21.22

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant a total of $59,321,852.74 in relief for Hurricanes Katrina, Laura, and Ida. 

“Years of natural disasters has taken a toll on our coastal communities,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding helps South Louisiana continue its recovery and prepare for the next storm.”

Louisiana Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), Allen Parish, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness, and the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans will all receive funding.

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$1,075,234.08

Louisiana Facility Planning and Control (FP&C)

This grant will provide federal funding for administrative costs as a result of the Hurricane Katrina. 

$3,189,028.95

Allen Parish

This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$3,654,302.40

Calcasieu Parish School Board

This grant will provide federal funding for building repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$27,476,451.76

Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$22,477,432.50

Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc.

This grant will provide federal funding for transmission line repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$1,449,403.05

Children’s Hospital of New Orleans

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.

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