Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that Louisiana will receive $34,568,132 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with recovery efforts following Hurricanes Laura, Ida, and Francine.
“Louisiana communities have dealt with hurricanes destroying everything from power systems to public works and levees. This $34.6 million will help Lake Charles with the cost of recovering from Hurricane Laura, strengthen Grand Isle’s shoreline protection and aid with the costs of electrical repairs and emergency management costs in our state. These investments will make Louisiana stronger and more resilient for the future,” Kennedy said.
The funding is allocated for several projects across the state. The city of Lake Charles will receive $13,904,737 for permanent repairs and relocation of Public Works Administration facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is set to get $15,047,043 to cover state management costs related to Hurricane Ida.
Additionally, $4,540,119 will go to the Grand Isle Independent Levee District for repairs to the Fi Fi Island Breakwater system that was damaged during Hurricane Ida. The Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative is slated to receive $1,076,233 for repairs to its electrical distribution system following damage caused by Hurricane Francine.
These grants are intended to support ongoing recovery operations and improve resilience against future storms.
