Louisiana State, Local Governments Awarded $146M to Cover Flood Costs

October 5, 2016

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded Louisiana an additional $146 million to reimburse state and local governments for debris removal and other expenses related to this summer’s historic flooding.

The funding announced by FEMA includes nearly $95 million for the state’s “Shelter at Home” grant program, which allows homeowners to stay in their homes while repairing damage from August’s floods.

Nearly $40 million of the federal funds will cover debris removal expenses in East Baton Rouge Parish, while more than $6 million will pay for debris removal expenses in Livingston Parish.

Standing water closes roads in Sorrento, La., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.  Louisiana continues to dig itself out from devastating floods, with search parties going door to door looking for survivors or bodies trapped by flooding.  (AP Photo/Max Becherer)
Standing water closes roads in Sorrento, La., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. Louisiana continues to dig itself out from devastating floods, with search parties going door to door looking for survivors or bodies trapped by flooding. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

More than $5 million will reimburse expenses related to the National Guard’s flood response.

FEMA has awarded a total of $186 million in “public assistance” reimbursement money in Louisiana since floodwaters damaged tens of thousands of homes.

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