Louisiana is set to receive over $86 million in federal funds aimed at improving flood protection, wind mitigation, and emergency preparedness across the state. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that the $86,602,128.26 allocation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be used for various projects to strengthen public infrastructure and support local planning efforts.
The funding will go toward making public buildings more resistant to high winds, reducing flooding risks, elevating and rebuilding homes in flood-prone areas, installing generators at colleges and universities, and supporting project management to better protect communities.
“Protecting Louisiana starts long before the storm shows up on the radar,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These projects not only make our communities more resilient now but also reduce the damage families face later.”
Senator Cassidy has represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate since his election in 2014 and previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District starting in 2008 as well as earlier service in the Louisiana State Senate according to his official website. He holds both undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University (source).
Cassidy is affiliated with the U.S. Senate as a representative of Louisiana in Congress (source). His office includes senior staff such as a first assistant (source). He also serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, where he plays a role in shaping federal policy on health care, labor issues, education and retirement (source).
