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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive a total of $16,225,956.04 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in hurricane relief.   “While we are years removed from Hurricanes Laura and Ida, our recovery continues,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help South Louisiana be better prepared for future storms.”   Grant Awarded Recipient Project Description $2,284,503.56 Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association This grant will provide federal funding for campus wide emergency protective measures at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital as a result of Hurricane Laura. $1,398,373.27 Children’s Hospital This grant will provide federal funding to the Louisiana Children’s Medical Center DBA LCMC Health for emergency protective measures required as a result of Hurricane Ida. $4,736,922.62 Jefferson Parish This grant will provide federal funding for debris removal operations required as a result of Hurricane Ida. $4,741,389.00 Children’s Hospital This grant will provide federal funding to Louisiana Children’s Medical Center DBA LCMC Health for generator repairs required as a result Hurricane Ida. $3,064,767.59 Washington – St. Tammany Electric Coop, Inc. This grant will provide federal funding for Alternative Procedure Debris Removal required as a result of Hurricane Ida.