Central Louisiana News

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $4,656,004.92 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Ida relief efforts. Terrebonne Parish is set to receive $3,340,194.23 for the replacement of the Houma Fire Department Airbase Station. Additionally, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will be allocated $1,315,810.69 for hazardous debris and tree removal operations.

“Hurricane Ida hit South Louisiana hard, but we have shown great resiliency in the aftermath,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help rebuild our communities and return them to wholeness.”