Submitted by United States Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (November 27, 2024) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $3,732,971.80 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for generator projects in Jefferson Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, and Tensas Parish.
“Louisianans are strong and resilient,” said Dr. Cassidy. “Funding for generator projects ensures that when the next storm hits, more folks can keep the lights on, ultimately speeding up our recovery process.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $1,356,980.00 | Jefferson Parish Generator Project | This grant will fund the purchase and installation of 15 portable generators in Jefferson Parish, LA to provide back-up power for critical facilities to allow for continuity of services and support recovery efforts after natural disaster events. It also provides funding for associated management costs. |
| $1,320,436.35 | Tangipahoa Parishwide Generators | This grant will fund the purchase and installation of 10 generators in Tangipahoa Parish, LA: eight permanent industrial generators, switches and the associated foundation pads, and two portable generators to provide emergency/backup power to critical facilities during power outages, and maintain critical services for the health and safety of the citizens. It also provides funding for associated management costs. |
| $1,055,555.45 | Tensas Parish Parishwide Generator Project | This grant will fund the Tensas Parish Government purchase and installation of 12 permanent industrial generators, switches, the associated foundation pads and security fencing in order to significantly reduce the threat of “failure to function” and improve its ability to maintain local government services in the event of future power outages. It also provides funding for associated management costs. |
