Congressman Carter Highlights $12 Million in Grant Funding for Debris Removal Operations

BATON ROUGE, L.A. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will award $12,312,207.04 to East Baton Rouge Parish for debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Ida.

Hurricane Ida made landfall with hurricane force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge which deposited debris throughout the parish. This created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public.

“Storms know no boundaries and disaster relief shouldn’t either,” said Rep. Carter. “I know that debris removal is a costly, complex, and lengthy operation. This aid will help Louisiana facilitate necessary recovery in our region. Additionally, I will keep working to ensure that recovery from Ida is equitable and inclusive.”

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