Bill Cassidy

05/16/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/16/2022 11:52

Cassidy Announces $38.4 Million in Hurricane Relief

05.16.22

Cassidy Announces $38.4 Million in Hurricane Relief

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $38,369,346.64 in relief for Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida.

"Louisiana communities are still picking the pieces after years of natural disasters," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding helps families recover and prepare for future hurricanes."

Communities all across Louisiana will benefit from these grants, including: the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, the City of Lake Charles, Lafourche Parish, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Louisiana Department of Public Safety, and City of Grand Isle.

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$1,817,266.55

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

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

$1,463,631.87

Louisiana Department of Public Safety

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

$1,205,833.45

City of Lake Charles

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

$7,684,271.61

Lafourche Parish

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

$15,005,039.37

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

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

$9,435,701.22

Louisiana Department of Public Safety

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

$1,757,602.57

City of Grand Isle

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

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