Higgins Announces Additional $326M for South Louisiana Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Feb 2, 2026| Infrastructure, Media, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for over 40 projects in Louisiana's 3rd District, totaling $326,131,765.68. The reimbursements to local government and non-profit entities add to the over $5 billion in previously announced recovery funds and cover damages incurred due to the impact of Hurricanes Laura, Zeta, Ida, and Francine.

Rep. Higgins said, "I appreciate Secretary Noem's assistance in signing off on these reimbursements that will provide federal support to storm-ravaged areas of Louisiana. My office will continue to work with her to improve the disaster recovery process and deliver necessary resources."

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.

Below is a list of projects for parishes in Louisiana's 3rd District:

Acadia Parish:

• $2,869,533.03 for the Acadia Parish Police Jury for debris removal operations.

Calcasieu Parish:

• $2,859.945.60 for McNeese State University to repair the Cowboy Stadium Press Box.
• $4,775,786.68 for the Old Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lake Charles for permanent repairs.
• $2,542,987.01 for Greater St. Mary Missionary Church for permanent repair work.
• $3,437,165.70 for the Port of Lake Charles for permanent repairs to the City Docks loading equipment.
• $7,831,241.54 to the State's Office of Risk Management for permanent repairs to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Department of Public Safety, Imperial Calcasieu Human Service Authority, and SOWELA facilities.
• $1,490,410.62 for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for permanent work on Prien Lake Park.
• $2,950,553.61 for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for permanent repairs to the parish government building.
• $1,919,734.49 for the Calcasieu Parish Recreational District Number 1 for building replacement of the Rigmaiden Gymnasium in Westlake.
• $1,582,781.61 for the City of Lake Charles for permanent repairs to the city's parking structure.
• $6,794,425.08 for the Diocese of Lake Charles for permanent repairs to Our Lady Queen of Heaven's Family Life and Aquatic Center building.

Cameron Parish:

• $1,042,699.19 for Cameron Parish to mitigate flooding and repair drainage structures in Drainage District 3.
• $7,831,241.54 for Cameron Parish for building replacement at the South Cameron Memorial Hospital.
• $7,241,015.59 for the Rockefeller Refuge to make permanent repairs to roads and bridges

Jeff Davis Parish:

• $1,074,273.21 to the Diocese of Lake Charles for permanent repairs to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings.

Terrebonne Parish:

• $6,882.941.70 for Terrebonne Parish Recreation District #7 for building replacement at the Little Caillou Gym.
• $9,318,660 for the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for permanent work on the Bubba Dove Floodgate on the Houma Navigation Canal.
• $1,944,582.30 for the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's Office for permanent repairs to the police dispatch center building.
• $3,630,671.10 for the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's Office for permanent repairs to the old newspaper building.
• $16,372,172.51 for the Terrebonne Parish School Board for permanent repairs to the Lacache Middle School buildings.
• $9,205,679.25 for the Terrebonne Parish School Board for permanent repairs to facilities across the school district.
• $2,049,889.12 for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for repair and replacement of facilities at Vandebilt Catholic High School.
• $1,676,710.11 for the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for debris removal operations.
• $1,082,926.03 for the State's Office of Risk Management for permanent repairs to Nicholls State University buildings.
• $3,282,063.98 for the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for permanent repairs to the Reach J-2 Levee.
• $1,069.255.50 for the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for permanent repairs to the Reach J-3 Levee.
• $1,222,737.87 for the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for permanent repairs to the Reach L Levee.
• $2,123,724.75 for Terrebonne Parish for permanent repairs to the South Plant Oxidation Pond Cell #2 wastewater facility.

Lafourche Parish:

• $1,088,274.99 for the Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District #1 for permanent work on facilities.
• $1,721,988.00 for the Lafourche Parish School Board for permanent repairs to the South Lafourche Parish High School ROTC building.
• $75,714,165.00 for the State's Office of Risk Management for permanent work on the CPRA, West Belle Pass Barrier Headland Restoration Project within the Terrebonne Basin barrier island system.
• $1,634,885.33 for the Thibodaux Regional Health System for emergency protective measures.
• $1,581,338.40 to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for permanent repairs to St. Mary Nativity Church in Raceland.

St. Mary Parish:

• $1,173,603.00 to Morgan City for permanent repairs to electrical substations.
• $1,018,322.78 for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for emergency protective measures at the Central Catholic School Campus.

Multi-Parish Electric Cooperatives:

• $19,306,440.97 for the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc. to reimburse emergency generator usage.
• $7,068,244.03 for the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc. for permanent repairs to utility infrastructure.
• $30,382,233.30 for the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for permanent repairs to the transmission system from West Houma to Matherne, Louisiana.
• $37,519,274.70 for the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for permanent repairs to power distribution lines.
• $10,082,840.82 for the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for permanent repairs to utility infrastructure.
• $16,002,545.25 for the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for permanent repairs to the Lake Line electrical utility section.
• $11,871,458.10 for the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for permanent repairs to power distribution lines.