Baton Rouge Reporter

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves has marked the second anniversary of Hurricane Ida by highlighting ongoing challenges faced by victims in south Louisiana. In a statement, Graves emphasized that many residents are still grappling with the aftermath of the storm.

"Even though it has been two years since Hurricane Ida’s landfall, victims in south Louisiana are still feeling the impact," Graves stated. He noted that despite efforts to secure and deliver recovery funds immediately after the storm, many people continue to face significant hurdles. "Folks still have blue tarps on their roofs, some spend more time fighting insurance companies than rebuilding their livelihoods, and others still haven’t returned to our communities," he said.

Graves expressed his commitment to advocating for faster federal disaster assistance and securing further investment in hurricane and flood protection projects. These include initiatives like Morganza-to-the-Gulf, Upper Barataria Basin Project, West Bank Project, and other essential coastal restoration projects aimed at safeguarding Louisiana's coastal areas from future storms.