Submitted by United States Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (July 9, 2024) – United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $5,253,233.53 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Ida and Laura relief. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office will receive $4,010,250.73 in federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. The Office of Risk Management will receive $1,242,982.80 in federal funding for permanent restoration of McNeese Cowboy Stadium as a result of Hurricane Laura.
“Hurricanes Laura and Ida left a physical mark on our communities, but they did not shake our resilience,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding is crucial for South Louisiana’s recovery and readiness for future storms.”
“Hurricanes Laura and Ida hit our communities in south Louisiana hard. This $5.3 million will help cover emergency costs for Jefferson Parish and restoration efforts for McNeese University’s Cowboy Stadium,” said Kennedy.
