Higgins Announces Flood Mitigation Grant for Lafayette Parish

Press Release

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award $2,799,760 for flood mitigation efforts in Lafayette Parish. The hazard mitigation grant will be used to fund the elevation of five structures and the acquisition of eight structures, which are designated as Repetitive Loss and Severe Repetitive Loss properties.

Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:

"Last week's torrential rainfall event and related flooding highlight the importance of pre-disaster mitigation efforts. My office supports investments like these and others made through the Louisiana Watershed Initiative. We will continue working with our local, state, and federal partners to prioritize investments in flood mitigation. These efforts produce long-term cost savings and make our communities more resilient."

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