Louisiana Communities Receive More Than $29 Million for Public Assistance Projects
The funds are part of $3 Billion in Public Assistance Recovery Funds for Louisiana
Release Date: July 3, 2006
Release Number: 1603-506
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NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing Public Assistance (PA) funds to several communities to reimburse the state for projects that contribute to the state’s recovery after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Grants for the projects listed below total more than $29 million.
“The Gulf Coast was devastated by the worst storm in our history,” said Gil Jamieson, deputy director of Gulf Coast Recovery. “We are fully committed in our support of the states as they work to restore their economic and social structures.”
To date, FEMA has granted more than $3 billion in PA funds throughout Louisiana for projects that include debris removal, emergency services, replacement of government buildings, vehicles and equipment and repair or rebuilding of schools, libraries, courthouses, roads and bridges. Funding for these projects goes directly to the state, which disburses the funds to eligible applicants.
Jim Stark, director, FEMA Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office said, “FEMA will continue to provide Public Assistance support to the state for public services to help Louisiana’s cities and parishes get back to normal.”
| Recipient | Funding | Description |
|---|---|---|
| City of Lake Charles | $1,645,147 | Debris Removal |
| St. Tammany Parish | $7,650,000 | Debris removal |
| Plaquemines Parish | $4,926,337 | Debris Removal |
| Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness | $6,519,411 | Emergency Protective Measures (Health & Safety) |
| Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry | $1,688,591 | Emergency Protective Measures |
| Louisiana Judicial System | $1,076,820 | Emergency Protective Measures |
| Plaquemines Parish | $2,758,807 | Emergency Protective Measures |
| Jefferson Parish Public School System | $3,125,602 | Emergency Protective Measures |
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 05-Jul-2006 07:23:15