Louisiana will receive more than $70.5 million in federal funds to support disaster recovery and emergency preparedness, according to an announcement by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. The funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be used for recovery efforts following Hurricanes Laura, Ida, and Francine, as well as for addressing saltwater intrusion issues in Plaquemines Parish.
The allocation is intended for emergency protective measures, infrastructure repairs, and rebuilding projects across Louisiana communities, including schools and ports.
“Louisiana families count on good roads, clean drinking water, and help they can trust when disasters hit,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding helps communities recover, rebuild stronger, and prepare for future storms.”
Senator Cassidy has represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate since 2014 after previously serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District starting in 2008 and earlier in the Louisiana State Senate. More information about his background and career is available on his official website.
Cassidy obtained both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University (source). He currently serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (source), where he plays a role in shaping federal policy related to health care, labor issues, education, and retirement.
His office includes senior staff such as a first assistant (source).
