WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $9,866,737.76 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Ida, and seawater intrusion relief.
“Louisiana is a beacon of strength and resilience through any storm,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help restore our communities, prepare for future hurricanes, and ensure they are equipped with clean water.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $4,680,568.18 | Church of the King | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Laura. |
| $1,991,002.41 | Roman Catholic Church Archdiocese of New Orleans | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida. |
| $3,195,167.17 | Plaquemines Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures at the Belle Chasse Water Treatment Plant as a result of seawater intrusion. |
