January 22, 2024

Cassidy Announces $14 Million for Louisiana in Hurricane, Severe Weather Relief

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $14,006,595.94 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in hurricane and severe weather relief.

“Hurricanes and severe weather are a part of life for Louisianans, but our communities are resilient through it all,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our state recover from past weather events and prepare for the next storm.” 

Grant AwardedRecipientProject Description
$4,173,481.50Natchitoches Parish Port CommissionThis grant will provide federal funding for dock repairs as a result of severe storms and flooding.
$4,237,756.57Beauregard Electrical CooperativeThis grant will provide federal funding for permanent work repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$2,284,948.71Ascension ParishThis grant will provide federal funding for waterway debris removal operations required as a result of Hurricane Ida.
$3,310,409.16Lafourche ParishThis grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the Larose Park as a result of Hurricane Ida.

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