Cassidy Announces $47 Million in Hurricanes Ida and Laura Aid

Press Release

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $47,374,646.44 as a result of Hurricanes Ida and Laura. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc., the Town of Iowa, the City of Monroe, Cameron Parish, Livingston Parish, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, and the City of Covington will all benefit from this funding.

"Louisiana families and communities are still recovering from storm after storm," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding provides relief and helps prepare our communities for the future."

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$14,834,300.09

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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

$3,053,770.69

Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$3,445,213.50

Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc.

This grant will provide federal funding for permanent work restoration as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$1,521,458.34

Town of Iowa

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

$2,791,518.62

City of Monroe

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

$1,417,506.98

Cameron Parish

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$15,490,259.63

Livingston Parish

This grant will provide federal funding for the removal of debris as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$2,306,411.35

Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office

This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of the Hurricane Ida.

$2,514,207.24

City of Covington

This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida.

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