Cassidy Announces $25.1 Million For Hurricane Relief and Flood Projects

Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy

06.02.23

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $25,119,195.41 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

“It is not a matter of if, but when the next storm will hit,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our communities recover from the last storm and be better prepared for the next.”

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$11,690,078.98

Office of Risk Management

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

$1,227,363.28

Dolby Elementary School

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

$2,455,921.00

City of New Orleans

This grant will provide federal funding for the elevation of 10 structures.

$7,355,145.00

St. Tammany Parish

This grant will provide federal funding for the elevation of 30 properties.

$2,390,687.15

Tangipahoa Parish

This grant will provide federal funding for the elevation of 13 properties. 

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