Higgins Announces Additional $10M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts, Total Now Over $5B

Jun 9, 2025| Infrastructure, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $10,959,422.84 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:

• $3,486,986.90 to the St. Nicholas Center for Children for building replacement in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $3,436,062.30 to the City of Sulphur for permanent repairs to the Waste Water Treatment Generator System and Transfer Switch as a result of Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $1,323,640.80 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for permanent repairs to the Houma office building in response to Hurricane Ida. The reimbursement is made at 90% federal cost-share and authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• $2,712,732.84 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for the replacement of the Houma Office building in response to Hurricane Ida. The reimbursement is made at a 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:

"South Louisiana does not let storms destroy our spirit. To date, we have delivered over $5 billion in recovery relief. Our office will continue to work with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure the economic growth and prosperity of Louisiana through hurricane recovery resources."