DR-4559 · Louisiana
HURRICANE LAURA
Hurricane · Declared August 28, 2020
Recorded incident start August 22, 2020. Recorded incident end August 27, 2020. Declaration request August 28, 2020.
County designations and filing dates
| County | Programs listed | Individual Assistance filing date |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Allen Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Ascension Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Assumption Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Beauregard Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Bienville Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Bossier Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Caddo Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Caldwell Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Cameron Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Catahoula Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Claiborne Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Concordia Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| De Soto Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| East Carroll Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Evangeline Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Franklin Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Grant Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Iberia Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Iberville Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Jackson Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Jefferson Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Lafayette Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Lafourche Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Lincoln Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Livingston Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Madison Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Morehouse Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Orleans Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Ouachita Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Rapides Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Red River Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Richland Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Sabine Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. Charles Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. Helena Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. James Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. Landry Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. Martin Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. Mary Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Tensas Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Union Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Vermilion Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Vernon Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Washington Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Webster Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| West Carroll Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana | Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
| Winn Parish, Louisiana | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation | November 27, 2020 |
Other designated areas
| Area listed | Programs listed |
|---|---|
| La Salle (Parish) | IHP · Public Assistance · Hazard Mitigation |
Public Assistance for this declaration
- Project worksheets
- 2,725
- Federal share obligated
- $3,212,149,541.23
- Median days to first recorded obligation
- 591
Timing uses 2,725 dated worksheets and starts on the original declaration date. Earliest first obligation October 2, 2020. Most recent obligation in the project snapshot November 6, 2026.
| Work category | Worksheets | Federal share obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Protective Measures | 813 | $864,044,709.66 |
| Buildings and Equipment | 991 | $846,928,390.92 |
| Debris Removal | 239 | $637,101,073.74 |
| Utilities | 144 | $616,073,888.71 |
| Management Costs | 291 | $137,495,700.02 |
| Water Control Facilities | 17 | $52,767,105.13 |
| Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Other Items | 167 | $36,770,992.29 |
| Roads and Bridges | 63 | $20,967,680.76 |
First obligations by year
| Year | Worksheets |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 1,104 |
| 2022 | 781 |
| 2023 | 392 |
| 2024 | 220 |
| 2025 | 128 |
| 2026 | 84 |
Projects by applicant county
Projects FEMA labels statewide
- Project worksheets
- 340
- Federal share obligated
- $1,408,514,371.66
- Median days to first recorded obligation
- 623
Timing uses 340 dated worksheets and starts on the original declaration date. Earliest first obligation October 2, 2020. Most recent obligation in the project snapshot October 29, 2026.
| Work category | Worksheets | Federal share obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Protective Measures | 147 | $552,326,207.90 |
| Utilities | 40 | $520,654,070.02 |
| Buildings and Equipment | 93 | $153,043,732.81 |
| Debris Removal | 22 | $66,080,262.52 |
| Management Costs | 20 | $53,863,234.46 |
| Water Control Facilities | 5 | $48,914,384.64 |
| Roads and Bridges | 9 | $8,939,927.11 |
| Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Other Items | 4 | $4,692,552.20 |
First obligations by year
| Year | Worksheets |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 123 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Project worksheet revisions
556 worksheets have dated revisions. The table shows up to 12 of the largest last revisions by dollar amount.
Browse every worksheet timeline for this declaration
| Worksheet | Last date in activity file | Last signed change | Net in activity file |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worksheet 8 | July 9, 2021 | $56,766,773.29 | $60,350,177.79 |
| Worksheet 113 | October 15, 2024 | $36,139,364.10 | $43,981,560.09 |
| Worksheet 89 | February 15, 2025 | -$19,834,444.79 | $7,367,541.59 |
| Worksheet 339 | June 17, 2022 | $14,834,300.09 | $18,307,004.36 |
| Worksheet 2189 | September 26, 2025 | $13,904,736.57 | $14,711,858.37 |
| Worksheet 1835 | May 31, 2023 | $11,718,602.76 | $12,918,063.36 |
| Worksheet 1104 | October 9, 2024 | $11,580,439.82 | $18,103,702.23 |
| Worksheet 1 | September 27, 2023 | -$9,109,040.58 | $909,674.25 |
| Worksheet 2212 | February 27, 2026 | $8,973,728.90 | $35,326,452.37 |
| Worksheet 1622 | April 18, 2024 | $8,248,844.55 | $8,855,651.55 |
| Worksheet 1783 | August 7, 2023 | $7,427,851.78 | $7,912,507.69 |
| Worksheet 1766 | April 21, 2025 | $7,071,039.26 | $20,530,838.39 |
How to read these FEMA records
- Declaration and program designations follow the OpenFEMA extract dated November 6, 2026. County matches require the declared county code and a matching place name. The original declaration date anchors elapsed-time calculations. Local program designations may have changed after that date.
- Household figures combine available owner or renter registration buckets within a declaration and county. The approved amounts come from FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program data. A figure covers published buckets with consistent registration counts and amounts.
- The project snapshot was refreshed by FEMA on November 10, 2026. Its federal share is the amount FEMA obligated to a public-assistance recipient for approved work. Applicant geography describes the organization’s location or statewide classification. First and last obligation dates describe grant records.
- Project timelines use matching worksheet and applicant IDs. Each version’s signed amount comes from FEMA grant award activity, which contains entries through November 10, 2026. Negative entries reduce the recorded obligation. A worksheet may have later accounting activity after the project snapshot.
America.co analysis of Federal Emergency Management Agency OpenFEMA data, retrieved November 10, 2026.
FEMA declarations · Owner assistance data · Renter assistance data · Funded project data · Grant award activity