Cassidy Announces $11 Million for Hurricane, Flood Relief

Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $11,066,863.03 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in hurricane and flood relief.  

“Louisiana is resilient no matter the storm,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help communities rebuild and prepare for the next disaster.” 

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$1,631,534.28

Livingston Parish School Board

This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to the Denham Springs High School as a result of severe storms and flooding.

$8,938,732.50

Calcasieu Parish 

This grant will provide federal funding for the mitigation of 46 flood prone residential properties.

$496,596.25

Calcasieu Parish 

This grant will provide federal funding formanagement costs to mitigate 46 flood prone structures.

###