FEMA gives Louisiana over $206M for flood prevention plans
- LBLV
- Oct 4, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 5, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Congressman Troy A. Carter and United States Senator Bill Cassidy announced over $206 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood mitigation.
According to a press release, Carter announced FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program is giving $124,319,367 toward 13 projects throughout Louisiana. Cassidy announced roughly an additional $81 million towards 18 projects.
FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program is a program that gives states funding to use for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of constant flood damage to buildings.
“The Flood Mitigation Assistance Program has been a game-changer for Louisiana, providing critical funding to help communities build resilience against devastating flood disasters,” said Carter. “With nearly $125 million allocated for 13 projects in my district, including efforts to elevate 132 flood-prone homes in St. John the Baptist Parish, the program is making significant strides in protecting both lives and property. By focusing on disadvantaged communities and targeting localized flood risks, the FMA is not only reducing future flood damage but also ensuring that vulnerable Louisianians can continue to live where we call home.”
“In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, this funding from the infrastructure law is welcome relief to recover from past disasters and prepare for the future,” said Cassidy. “By having a seat at the table, Louisiana is punching far above its weight in the amount of money we are receiving to eliminate the risk of flooding.”
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