releases: https://clayhiggins.house.gov/media/press-releases/higgins-announces-flood-mitigation-funds-lafayette-parish
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| https://clayhiggins.house.gov/media/press-releases/higgins-announces-flood-mitigation-funds-lafayette-parish | Higgins Announces Flood Mitigation Funds for Lafayette Parish | 2020-09-17 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | LA | Clay Higgins | H001077 | clayhiggins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award $2,645,011 to Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) for flood mitigation efforts. The hazard mitigation grant will be used to finance the elevation or purchase of 13 flood-prone and severe repetitive loss properties. Congressman Higgins issued the following statement: We continue to seek investments in flood mitigation and resiliency efforts for South Louisiana. These proactive measures produce long-term cost savings and limit the impact of potential flood events. My office will continue to work with our local, state, and federal partners on these efforts. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |