US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $14,199,138.08 from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursement for building replacements, permanent repairs, and fire suppression efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Ida, and the Tiger Island Fire.
“When natural disasters threaten lives and homes, Louisiana pulls together,” said Dr. Cassidy, “These dollars support the people and places that keep our state running.”
Grant Awarded
Recipient
Project Description
$ 3,486,98.90
St. Nicholas Center for Children
This grant will provide federal funding for replacement of the main building following Hurricane Laura.
$3,436,062.30
City of Sulphur
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the wastewater treatment plant generator system following Hurricane Laura.
$1,129,735.21
New Providence Baptist Church
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the main building following Hurricane Laura.
$1,323,640.80
South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the Houma Office Building following Hurricane Ida.
$2,712,732.84
South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association
This grant will provide federal funding for replacement of the Houma Office Building following Hurricane Ida.
$1,041,069.96
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to Concourse B – East Terminal following Hurricane Ida.
$1,068,910.07
Louisiana Department of Public Safety
This grant will provide federal funding for fire suppression operations during the Tiger Island Fire.