WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $35,874,089.97 for Hurricane Laura recovery efforts in South Louisiana.
The grants include:
- $20,899,921.33 to Cameron Parish for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.
- $1,202,751.59 to Jeff Davis Electric Co-op for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.
- $1,080,713.93 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development for debris removal in response to Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.
- $7,044,537.99 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.
- $5,646,165.13 to the Louisiana Office of RiskManagement for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 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 spoke directly with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell last week and urged her to expedite Louisiana’s outstanding Public Assistance applications from the 2020 hurricane season. He also delivered a letter in September asking FEMA to address inspection delays and quickly approve pending applications from Cameron Parish.
Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:
“We continue to push FEMA to deliver the necessary resources for hurricane recovery in South Louisiana. Getting these resources to state and local entities promptly is critical. Our recovery mission is ongoing, and South Louisiana will stand back up.”
