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Cafe Reconcile is helping to restore Louisiana's workforce in the culinary industry after Hurricane Katrina. The program has received more than $180,000 to help fund the certification and tuition of students working in kitchens across New Orleans.
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.
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Marine Debris Removal Program begins clean-up of LA waterways. State seeks to combine efforts of Gustav & Ike with Katrina & 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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