Press Releases

FEMA is sending $17,796,670.98 in federal funding to Livingston Parish to help cover costs for Hurricane Ida debris removal ($15,490,259.63). Additionally, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office will receive funding ($2,306,411.35) to cover their incurred costs for search and rescue operations, supplies distribution, additional safety measures in the community, and more.

"Strong storms impact all of us. Livingston Parish is approximately 150 miles from the coast – these funds show just how strong Hurricane Ida was and I'm glad to see Livingston Parish will get federal funding to help with its recovery efforts. Our law enforcement also steps up beyond their normal expectation during storms to make sure communities are safe and the rule of law is respected. Some of them more than likely had damaged homes and property themselves," Graves said. "We're now two weeks into hurricane season. We will keep working with our local stakeholders to make sure waterways are cleared and snagged and holding the Corps' feet to the fire to get some of the ongoing flood protection projects – everything from Bayou Manchac efforts or the Comite and Five Bayous projects – kicked into high gear."

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