Category

There are two types of work eligible for reimbursement through a Public Assistance Grant: emergency work and permanent work. Each of these work types are further divided into categories (A-G, Z) based on the action being performed for emergency work (Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures), or the type of facility repaired for permanent work (Road Systems, Water Control Facilities, Public Buildings & Equipment, Public Utilities, Parks/Other, and State Mangagement Costs).

Project Count

A simplified view of the process leading up to FEMA funding for Public Assistance includes (1) Applicant Meetings or Kickoff Meetings, (2) Completion of a Request for Public Assistance (RPA), (3) Project Worksheet (PW) preparation, (4) FEMA review of PW and if eligible, approval and obligation of funding. PW Count includes approved and obligated PWs.

Federal Dollars

This figure is supplied by Federal data published on LouisianaPA.com.

Balance

This figure is supplied by Federal data published on LouisianaPA.com.

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Debris Removal

Clearance of trees and woody debris; building wreckage; sand, mud, silt, and gravel; vehicles; and other disaster-related material deposited on public and, in very limited cases, private property

Protective Measures

Measures taken before, during, and after a disaster to save lives, protect public health and safety, and protect improved public and private property

Road Systems

Repair of roads, bridges, and associated features, such as shoulders, ditches, culverts, lighting and signs

Water Control Facilities

Repair of irrigation systems, drainage channels, and pumping facilities. Repair of levees, dams, and flood control channels fall under Category D, but the eligibility of these facilities is restricted

Public Buildings & Equipment

Repair or replacement of buildings, including their contents and systems; heavy equipment; and vehicles

Public Utilities

Repair of water treatment and delivery systems; power generation facilities and distribution lines; and sewage collection and treatment facilities

Parks/Other

Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Other Items Repair and restoration of parks, playgrounds, pools, cemeteries, and beaches. This category also is used for any work or facility that cannot be characterized adequately by Categories A-F

State Mangagement Costs

The Stafford Act stipulates that each grant recipient be provided an Administrative Allowance (Statutory Administrative Costs) to meet the cost of administering the grant. The allowance is calculated differently for grantees and subgrantees and covers different costs for each. The administrative allowance for grantees covers overtime, per diem, and travel (including local travel) expenses for State employees who participate in the administration of public assistance grants
Category Project Count Fed Dollars Paid Balance
A. Debris Removal 913 $1,188,280,697.58 $809,130,815.04 $379,149,882.54
B. Protective Measures 6274 $1,939,080,395.06 $1,641,155,445.67 $297,924,949.39
C. Road Systems 431 $69,481,212.11 $24,361,307.69 $45,119,904.42
D. Water Control Facilities 120 $37,344,058.81 $18,450,829.99 $18,893,228.82
E. Public Buildings & Equipment 11914 $2,784,607,417.07 $700,719,899.10 $2,083,887,517.97
F. Public Utilities 815 $292,650,382.65 $191,445,210.20 $101,205,172.45
G. Parks/Other 1121 $124,733,495.85 $44,293,967.73 $80,439,528.12
Z. State Mangagement Costs 30 $76,447,582.22 $60,303,122.53 $16,144,459.69
Total 21618 $6,512,625,241.35 $3,489,860,597.95 $3,022,764,643.40