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Karen Turni Bazile, Executive Assistant to the President
St. Bernard Parish
504-278-4280 or 504-874-0980
Landrieu Announces $5.25M for St. Bernard Parish
Funds will help prevent future flooding
WASHINGTON –
United States Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., today announced that
St. Bernard Parish will receive $5,250,000 in federal funds to
purchase 61 residential properties that experienced devastating
wind and flood damage during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in
2005. The parish is planning to convert these properties in the
Village Square subdivision in Chalmette into a contiguous
stretch of green space.
“In Louisiana, we have seen firsthand the incredible damage that
may be caused by severe flooding,” Sen. Landrieu said “Not only
does excessive water cause extensive structural damage to our
homes, schools and businesses, but the mold that persists after
the flood waters recede poses a significant health hazard.
“Just as we go to great lengths to ensure our infrastructure can
withstand extreme flooding and work to prevent entire cities
from ending up under water, we must also make a commitment to
smart community planning.”
Property owners are voluntarily participating in this program.
The removal of these structures from the floodplain is expected
to reduce safety and health risks to homeowners while also
bringing cost savings to the National Flood Insurance Program by
reducing flood insurance claims.
The total cost of the three-year project is $7,000,000.
