Submitted by United States Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (August 2, 2024) – United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced New Orleans and Calcasieu Parish will receive $4,574,736.35 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in flood protection and emergency preparedness.
“The best way to prevent future devastation is to put precautions in place like these wind retrofits, generators, and stormwater drainage systems,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help South Louisiana be prepared when the next storm hits.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $1,649,232.25 | City of New Orleans Stormwater Drainage Project | This grant will provide federal funding for stormwater drainage improvements to reduce flooding in the Bayou St. John neighborhood. |
| $1,620,000.00 | Calcasieu Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency critical facility generators at the Calcasieu Parish Public Works East Building and the Calcasieu Parish Magnolia Building. |
| $90,000.00 | Calcasieu Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for management costs associated with the emergency generators. |
| $1,151,530.20 | Office of Risk Management | This grant will provide federal funding for the University of New Orleans’ proposal to wind retrofit the existing windows, overhead doors, roofing and adding hurricane straps to rooftop mechanical equipment for protection during high wind events. |
| $63,973.90 | Office of Risk Management | This grant will provide federal funding for the proposal of wind retrofits to existing windows, overhead doors, roofing and adding hurricane straps to rooftop mechanical equipment. |
