WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $24,205,933.72 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana.
The funding is made available through the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura (DR-4559-LA), which Congressman Higgins supported.
The reimbursement includes:
- $2,225,697.22 to the Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association – Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for emergency protective measures. The reimbursement is made at 100% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
- $17,035,264.80 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. for permanent restoration of damaged 138kV transmission lines. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
- $4,944,971.70 to the Calcasieu Parish Voluntary Council on the Aging for repairs to the main building. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
Much of our official Congressional work to advance recovery projects occurs behind the scenes. Funding finalization and the associated formal announcement of funding are the result of constant efforts over many months with FEMA and state and local stakeholders. All funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.
A more extensive timeline of Congressman Higgins’ actions on hurricane recovery is available here.
Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:
“Southwest Louisiana is a true testament of strength. Our communities weather every storm that nature throws at us. We are forever Louisiana strong. Our office is dedicated to the recovery mission and has delivered over $4.1 billion in Hurricane recovery relief. We will continue to work with our local, state, and federal partners to deliver recovery resources and relief.”
