| WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $77,230,948.06 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
“Louisiana has been hit hard by hurricanes over the past few years from Laura to Ida, but we are resilient,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our communities continue to rebuild and recover.”
| Grant Awarded |
Recipient |
Project Description |
| $1,290,991.19 |
West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board |
This grant will provide federal funding to repair damages as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $5,319,401.40 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding to repair damages to the Creole Substation as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $2,091,247.90 |
West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board |
This grant will provide federal funding to repair damages as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $22,477,432.50 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding for the restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines from Manchester to Gibbstown as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $14,704,578.90 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $4,128,263.10 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding for electric distribution repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $4,291,694.10 |
Calcasieu Parish School Board |
This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to damaged facilities on the Fairview Elementary School campus as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $2,688,199.18 |
Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association |
This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $14,271,273.00 |
Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. |
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,387,469.70 |
Lafourche Parish Hospital Services District No. 1 |
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $4,580,397.09 |
East Baton Rouge |
This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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