11/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2024 19:41
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $9,866,737.76 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Ida, and seawater intrusion relief.
"Louisiana is a beacon of strength and resilience through any storm," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help restore our communities, prepare for future hurricanes, and ensure they are equipped with clean water."
Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
$4,680,568.18 | Church of the King | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
$1,991,002.41 | Roman Catholic Church Archdiocese of New Orleans | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
$3,195,167.17 | Plaquemines Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures at the Belle Chasse Water Treatment Plant as a result of seawater intrusion. |
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