Louisiana is receiving $40 million in federal grant funding for flood mitigation. It’s part of the “Swift Current” initiative that’s funded by President Biden’s Infrastructure law that’s allocating $60 million to four states impacted by Hurricane Ida. FEMA spokesperson Melissa Wilkins said the money will assist disaster survivors whose homes flood repeatedly.
“We’re looking at different ways to protect the state and this funding will help protect the structures and damage to a lot of properties that do get impacted by disasters like Hurricane Ida,” said Wilkins.
To be eligible buildings must be insured through the National Flood Insurance Program to be considered for the funding opportunity.
Wilkins said the goal of the program is to help homeowners get protection for their structures.
“Whether is be elevating or retrofitting so that way they are stronger for the next hurricane or the next natural disaster that comes through,” said Wilkins.
Wilkins said FEMA has reduced the grant application process by developing pre-calculated benefits for those eligible for mitigation projects. The application process is open now until October 3rd.
“If anyone wants to read up more about it they can go to FEMA.gov or Grants.gov or of course reach out to their local floodplain manager,” said Wilkins.
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