July 20, 2023

Cassidy Announces $326.7 Million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $326,700,412.42 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida.

“Our state is still healing from the effect of both these hurricanes,” said Dr. Cassidy. “As our communities continue to rebuild, they remain resilient. This funding will make a brighter future possible.”

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$75,620,609.89

Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness

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

$73,532,320.00

Jefferson Parish Public School System 

This grant will provide federal funding for mold remediation as a result of Hurricane Ida. 

$31,984,343.14

Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District 

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

$18,398,568.11

Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District

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

$18,215,642.58

Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District

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

$19,201,072.50

Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc.

This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$16,338,208.50

Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc.

This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$15,547,976.10

Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc.

This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$15,052,910.40

Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc.

This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$8,085,970.80

Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc.

This grant will provide federal funding for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$13,647,373.57

Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District

This grant will provide federal funding for facility replacement required as a result of Hurricane Laura. 

$12,348,362.70

Louisiana Terrebonne Parish School Board 

This grant will provide federal funding for a building replacement as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$3,126,080.31

Terrebonne Parish

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

$1,039,509.64

Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District #3

This grant will provide federal funding for damages to Belle Amie Station 6 as a result of Hurricane Ida. 

$1,794,658.50

Greater Lafourche Port Commission

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

$2,766,805.68

City of Lake Charles

This grant will provide federal funding for repairs to the McNeese Street Water Treatment Plant as a result Hurricane Laura. 

 

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