Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, and U.S. Representative Clay Higgins of the Louisiana Third District
WASHINGTON (July 2, 2024) – Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Bill Cassidy (R-La), and Representative Clay Higgins of Louisiana today announced $1,223,795 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“St. Mary Parish is still recovering after bad flooding. I’m thankful for this $1.2 million, which will support Louisianians’ efforts to rebuild their community,” said Kennedy.
“Louisiana communities are resilient no matter the storm,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will ensure St. Mary Parish is prepared to weather future disasters.”
“South Louisiana is filled with resilient communities that stand strong. We do not let storms destroy our spirit. To date, our office has delivered over $4.5 billion in recovery relief. We will continue to prioritize pre-disaster mitigation efforts like this one and work with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure continued growth and economic prosperity.”, said Higgins.
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $1,165,525 for St. Mary Parish for the elevation of two existing structures that are either wood frame slab-on-grade or elevated residential structures that have experienced repetitive flood damage from previous storm events.
- $58,270 for management costs associated with the elevation project in St. Mary Parish.
