Cassidy Announces $1 Billion in FEMA Funding for Disaster Prevention Projects

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made $1 billion in federal funding available through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program to support disaster mitigation projects in Louisiana and across the country.

"Investing before a disaster strikes saves lives and taxpayer dollars," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help Louisiana protect families, reduce flood risk, and save money both now and in the future."

Background

Cassidy has consistently supported the BRIC grant program and repeatedly pushed to continue and strengthen it.

In May, Cassidy urged the Administration to reinstate the BRIC grant program within FEMA.

In April, Cassidy delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for the continuation of the BRIC grant program.

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