Cassidy Statement on Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Statement

Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) released the following statement on the nine year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina:

"Today we remember when Hurricane Katrina struck our coasts and forever changed the lives of countless Louisiana families. Our hearts and prayers will always be with those who lost loved ones because of the storm. Our gratitude continues to extend to the men and women across the country who helped rebuild our communities. I remember thankfully those I worked with to turn an abandoned K-Mart into a temporary hospital so we could treat storm victims. It was neighbors helping neighbors.

"Nine years later Louisiana is stronger than ever. We are moving forward on coastal restoration and infrastructure projects to protect Louisiana families from future storm surge. I am hopeful that Morganza-to-the-Gulf will now move forward and funding from the RESTORE Act will be put towards protecting our coastlines. Families can have affordable flood insurance to protect their homes, thanks to the passage of the Grimm-Cassidy Amendment to the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act.

"There's still more work to be done. Today is a reminder of that. Doing everything to protect Louisiana families has and will continue to be my number one priority."

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