WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 8, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) announced over $37 million in federal grants to repair damage related to Hurricanes Katrina and Isaac. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced grants that will be directed to St. John the Baptist, Jefferson and Orleans Parishes.
“Louisiana steadily continues to rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters that have indeed threatened every aspect of our way of life,” said Rep. Richmond. “At a town hall meeting last week in La Place, my constituents were deeply concerned about the funding status for essential infrastructure that is still in need of full repair. Funding announced today will help us stabilize infrastructure for public safety, schools and hospitals. I remain committed to working with FEMA to continue our recovery efforts. Each grant received brings us closer to our goal of full recovery.”
FEMA grants announced today include:
- $26 million to the City of New Orleans for a new, approximately 117,880 square foot Juvenile Justice Center to replace the Youth Study Center that was damaged in the storm and will be subsequently demolished
- $1 million to repair flooding damage to the St. John High School’s gymnasium/cafeteria
- $2 million to repair flooding damage to the St. John High School’s main building
- $2.2 million in funding to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department for emergency protective measures, including paying overtime owed to the 1,200 people who worked to ensure the health and safety of the public during the storm
- $1.9 million to the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s office to replace city property in five facilities that were damaged by the hurricane
- $2 million to the Louisiana State University Medical Center to make up for unbudgeted funds spent by the hospital to ensure they could provide critical health care services during the hurricane
- $2.3 million to the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board to replace disaster-damaged water lines in the Audubon neighborhood of New Orleans
