Press Releases

FEMA is sending $22,696,822.80 in federal funding to cover Hurricane Ida (in Ascension, Lafourche and St. John the Baptist parishes) and the 2016 Flood (Livingston Parish) incurred costs by the respective entities.

"This funding shows every entity in south Louisiana is impacted by storms – water and wind don't discriminate between a home, small businesses, school, or law enforcement. Whether Hurricane Ida or the 2016 Flood, we've got to get folks back on their feet. We will keep helping communities get through the recovery process no matter if it's a year or nearly six years later in these cases," Graves said.

Recipient: Ascension Parish

• FEMA Share: $4,494,972.64
• Funding Use: Hurricane Ida debris removal

Recipient: Lafourche Parish School Board

• FEMA Share: $12,832,090.51
• Funding Use: Repairs to several Lafourche Parish School Board structures, damaged during Hurricane Ida

Recipient: St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

• FEMA Share: $2,857,546.29
• Funding Use: During Hurricane Ida, the sheriff's office provided security, community safety measures, temporary communications, and more. This will cover costs.

Recipient: Livingston Parish School Board

• FEMA Share: $1,231,771.83
• Funding Use: Repairs to the Denham Springs Freshman High School, damaged during 2016 Flood

Recipient: Livingston Parish School Board

• FEMA Share: $1,280,441.53
• Funding Use: Repairs to the Denham Springs Junior High School, damaged during 2016 Flood

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