How FEMA is Helping the Gulf Coast Rebuild
Transparency in FEMA Public Assistance Grants
FEMA Public Assistance grant funding is making it possible for the Gulf
Coast to rebuild schools, police stations and other critical infrastructure.
Below you will find a map of the FEMA rebuilding grants in the Gulf Coast
summarized by state or parish/county.(
How to use the map)
View Public Assistance Grants for Public Schools in
New Orleans.
New Orleans Public Schools
Recovery School District (RSD) and Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB)
FEMA Public Assistance grant funding is making it possible for the RSD and
OPSB to repair and rebuild schools in New Orleans. This website and the maps
below provide detailed information about the funding that FEMA has provided
to the State of Louisiana for schools within the RSD and OPSB. The future of
closed schools will be guided by the Schools Facilities Master Plan for
Orleans Parish currently under development. For more information on the
Master Plan or to get involved, call the RSD at 877-343-4773 or vist the
Master Plan web site. (
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Gulf Coast Recovery Office
Education rebuilding...
Gulf Coast communities face many challenges in rebuilding their educational
facilities. The rebuilding of schools involves the entire community from
concerned parents, students, and teachers to construction crews and
education administrations.
Education is central to community life and working schools are an important
step toward healing from a disaster. There is no doubt that FEMA is
committed to ensuring the Gulf Coast education system is repaired, rebuilt
and fully functioning.
Use the map below to learn more about the projects in different areas.
Gulf Coast Recovery Office
Health and Hospital rebuilding...
Healthcare infrastructure in the Gulf Coast was devastated by the hurricanes
of 2005. Hospitals flooded, equipment damaged, and critical supplies lost.
Rebuilding hospitals and restoring healthcare services is vital for the
community wellbeing.
Primary and acute healthcare facilities in the region are being rebuilt, and
rebuilt better. FEMA is committed to ensuring public health and that people
have access to necessary healthcare facilities, and that neighborhoods are
rebuilt following public health guidelines.
Use the map below to learn more about the projects in different areas.
Gulf Coast Recovery Office
Historic and Cultural rebuilding...
Entire communities were disrupted by the Gulf Coast hurricanes of 2005. Many
of the damaged sites include commercial centers, town squares, and open
spaces. These public spaces such as parks and playgrounds as well as
cultural centers like historical museums provide a communal sense of place
and identity to the area towns and neighborhoods.
FEMA is committed to ensuring that community treasures are restored and that
redevelopment efforts rebuild whole communities not just business and
industry.
Use the map below to learn more about the projects in different areas.
Gulf Coast Recovery Office
Public Works rebuilding...
Gulf Coast roads, bridges, ports, water systems, electrical utilities, and
other critical infrastructure were severely impacted by hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. Rebuilding these assets is essential to the recovery of all
sectors and revitalization of the Gulf Coast economy.
The repair of essential public works and transportation systems serves as a
catalyst for economic renewal and essential measure for long term recovery.
FEMA is committed to the rebuilding of Gulf Coast public infrastructure.
Use the map below to learn more about the projects in different areas.
Gulf Coast Recovery Office
Public Safety and Criminal Justice rebuilding...
Public Safety and criminal justice facilities and services were severely
impaired by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Police, fire, and EMS stations as
well as many jails and prisons were destroyed or damaged. Scores of
equipment and vehicles were lost.
Public safety services must be restored to ensure not only the safety of
hurricane survivors and returning residents but also the general welfare of
Gulf Coast communities.
FEMA is committed to ensuring community safety and welfare of citizens. As
the recovery effort proceeds, FEMA continues to enable mutual aid agreements
in areas lacking capabilities and facilitate cooperation among all levels of
government to make certain that vital public safety services are available
through the Gulf Coast region.
Use the map below to learn more about the projects in different areas.
