Cassidy Announces OVER $70.5 Million for Louisiana Disaster Recovery, Emergency Preparedness

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $70,508,828.60 in federal funding from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support disaster recovery and emergency preparedness efforts following Hurricanes Laura, Ida, and Francine, as well as response efforts to saltwater intrusion in Plaquemines Parish. The funding will support emergency protective measures, infrastructure repairs, and rebuilding efforts for communities, schools, and ports across the state.
“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.”
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