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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $159,238,871.38 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana.

The funding is made available through the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura (DR-4559-LA), which Congressman Higgins supported.

The reimbursement includes:

• $2,766,805.68 to City of Lake Charles for repairs to McNeese Street Water Treatment Plant. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $31,984,343.14 to Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal Districts for permanent work to the City Docks Transit Shed 4-6. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $18,398,568.11 to the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District for permanent work to the area. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $18,215,642.58 to the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District for permanent work to the Bulk Terminal Ship Unloader #2. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $15,547,976.10 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines from Cameron Y to Calcasieu Ship Channel East. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $16,338,208.50 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines from Calcasieu Ship Channel West to Holly Beach. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $19,201,072.50 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines from Oak Grove to Grand Chenier. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $8,085,970.80 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines from Holly Point Metering to Hackberry West. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $15,052,910.40 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. for permanent restoration of damaged 69kV transmission lines from Creole to Cameron Y East. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $13,647,373.57 to the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District for facility replacement to the City Docks and Bailey Unitizer #2. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

Much of our official Congressional work to advance recovery projects occurs behind the scenes. Funding finalization and the associated formal announcement of funding are the result of constant efforts over many months with FEMA and state and local stakeholders. All funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.

A more extensive timeline of Congressman Higgins' actions on hurricane recovery is available here.

Congressman Higgins issued the following statement: 

“Southwest Louisiana is a pillar of strength. We weather each storm and never let it diminish our communities or spirit. To date, our office has delivered over $4.1B in hurricane recovery efforts. Our office is dedicated to the recovery mission and will continue working with our local, state, and federal partners to deliver resources and relief. We are forever Louisiana strong.”

Original source can be found here.