Winn Parish is set to receive nearly $1.7M grant from the federal government due to the damage by Hurricane Laura

FILE – In this July 24, 2020, file photo, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., delivers remarks to media after registering as a candidate to run as an incumbent …

FILE – In this July 24, 2020, file photo, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., delivers remarks to media after registering as a candidate to run as an incumbent in Baton Rouge, La. More than a dozen unions and citizens’ groups say unemployed workers will demonstrate at U.S. senators’ offices in nine Louisiana cities to demand continued $600 federal coronavirus unemployment benefits. Sens. Cassidy and John Kennedy are among Republicans supporting Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s proposal to cut that benefit to $200 a week on top of state unemployment pay. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

by: Latrisha Parker

Posted: Mar 31, 2023 / 08:58 AM CDT

Updated: Mar 31, 2023 / 08:58 AM CDT

WINN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to officials, the state of Louisiana will receive a total of $5,274,865.66 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in relief for Hurricane Laura. Officials also confirmed that Winn Parish, La will receive a $1,656,198.41 grant from the federal government to repair roads and culverts damaged by Hurricane Laura.

Hurricane Laura struck Louisiana with force, but the resilience of our communities proved Louisiana is stronger than any storm. This funding will help our communities remain prepared.
Dr. Bill Cassidy, M.D

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