WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $16,869,114.99 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursement for building replacements, permanent repairs, and emergency protective measures following Hurricanes Ida and Francine.
“From schools to public safety, this funding helps our communities recover, rebuild, and prepare for the future,” said Dr. Cassidy.
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $1,597,661.02 | Town of Jean Lafitte | This grant will provide federal funding for replacement of the Town Hall building following Hurricane Ida. |
| $6,259,500.35 | Terrebonne Parish | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the Original Diesel Plant Generator Building following Hurricane Ida. |
| $2,450,731.50 | Jefferson Parish Public School System | This grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to Bissonet Plaza Elementary School following Hurricane Ida. |
| $5,082,284.70 | Terrebonne Parish District Attorney’s Office | This grant will provide federal funding for replacement of the Kirschman Building following Hurricane Ida. |
| $1,478,937.42 | Louisiana Department of Public Safety | This grant will provide federal funding for emergency protective measures taken during Hurricane Francine. |
