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After being destroyed by Hurricane Rita, the new South Cameron Memorial Hospital now sits 10 feet above sea level, thanks to $4 Million CDBG funds. |
LRA's Piggyback Program creates mixed income housing units for renters in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. |
Road Home Program Surpasses $500 million in Elevation Payouts in 2008
The state of Louisiana has paid homeowners more than $543 million in federal funds through the Road Home program for home elevations after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, with the vast majority – almost $500 million -- coming since program re-launched this spring with a simplified award process.
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LRA issues 'Fact Check' on state elevation funding
State outlines changes to Road Home elevation calculations, appraisals
Governor Jindal Appeals to White House to Reverse Denial of Extension of 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for Ike, Requests Clarification on Cost Share for Hurricane Gustav
Governor Bobby Jindal, in a letter to President George Bush this week, appealed the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of Louisiana's request for an extension of full federal cost share for debris removal from Hurricane Ike and requested equitable treatment to the state of Texas, which has had a 100-day extension of 100 percent federal cost share for Ike.
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Letter on Hurricane Gustav Cost Share (65.6 KB)
Letter on Hurricane Ike Cost Share (116.6 KB)
- December 23, 2008 – Louisiana Recovery Authority Turns Action Plan Over to Legislature for Approval
- December 17, 2008 – State of Louisiana Asks FEMA to Halt Formal Release of Flood Maps that Limit Temporary Housing, Prevent Rebuilding Projects
- December 16, 2008 – Louisiana Recovery Authority Board Meets Wednesday in Baton Rouge
RECOVERY PROGRAMS
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RESPONSE TO GUSTAV AND IKE
Apply for FEMA Aid: http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm PREPAREDNESS LINKS Louisiana's Emergency Site Ready America: Hurricane Preparedness Page |