Article archive / October 2021
Originally published: . Volume 12, No. 10. Source pages: 3.
On September 25, Gov. Edwards received notice that Pres. Biden has approved his request for an additional 15 days at 100 percent federal funding for Public Assistance Category A, Debris Removal, and Category B, Emergency Protective Measures for both Hurricanes Ida and Laura. In addition, Pres. Biden increased the overall federal cost share to 90 percent for FEMA Public Assistance funding for Hurricane Ida.
"It is a meaningful and important step to help communities across our state recover as much work remains to be done," the Gov. said.
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