WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $16,501,434.53 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
“We should never see blue tarps on roofs years after a storm hits,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our coastal communities continue to recover and help families get back on their feet.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $1,610,221.78 | Calcasieu Parish Police Jury | This grant will provide federal funding for repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $2,784,548.25 | Lake Charles | This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to the Public Works Administration building as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,278,064.80 | Airport Authority Calcasieu Parish District 1 | This grant will provide federal funding for a building replacement as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,429,379.82 | Calcasieu Parish School Board | This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to the JI Watson Elementary School as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,125,859.00 | Lafitte Area Independent Levee District | This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,493,461.52 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $6,779,899.36 | Louisiana Department of Military | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
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