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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. |
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LRA's Piggyback Program creates mixed income housing units for renters in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. |
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LRA Executive Director Issues Statement Regarding FEMA's Stance on Flood Maps
LRA Executive Director Paul Rainwater issued a statement today on the FEMA's denial of Louisiana's request to temporarily delay the formal release and adoption of Digital Flood Insurance Rating Maps (DFIRMs), which the state believes are flawed.
State of Louisiana commits $13 million to redevelopment of New Orleans' Saenger Theatre
The state of Louisiana is committing $13 million in Community Development Block Grants to the city of New Orleans for redeveloping downtown's historic Saenger Theatre, which was shuttered after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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Apply for FEMA Aid: http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm PREPAREDNESS LINKS Louisiana's Emergency Site Ready America: Hurricane Preparedness Page |