Senator Bill Cassidy announced $23.3 million for Hurricane Laura relief and emergency preparedness efforts on Monday, Jan. 6.

This funding included new money for CenLa, totaling up to $6.5 million in emergency preparedness monies.

An estimated $2.6 million will be allocated to the Rapides Parish Acquisitions and Elevations Project. According to the senator’s office, the grant money will provide federal funding to elevate 13 structures in the parish and acquire one more structure. The purpose of these projects is further prevent damage to flood-prone properties.

Vernon and Grant parishes will receive about $4 million, to purchase and install generators.