WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $9,223,266.24 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.
The reimbursements include:
- $5,411,686.13 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.
- $1,049,389.02 to Cameron Parish for repairs to Water District 10 Tower as a result of Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.
- $1,716,016.12 to the town of Vinton for debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.
- $1,046,174.97 to the city of Lake Charles for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at 100% federal cost-share.
All funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.
Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:
“We have worked with our federal partners to deliver over $2 billion for immediate response costs resulting from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. We continue to prioritize Louisiana’s recovery needs at the federal level and support the communities as they rebuild.”
