Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr., R-Southwest Louisiana, today announced a $2,510,442 grant for Abbeville General Hospital to improve the hospital’s infrastructure to better withstand hurricane-force winds and water.

“Abbeville General is an integral part of our region’s hurricane preparedness plan, and this funding will help put the hospital in better shape to serve Vermillion Parish during future storms,” Boustany said.  “As a former doctor, I know how important secure facilities are for people in Southwest Louisiana.  FEMA’s grant will be put to good use.”

Abbeville General Hospital is designated in the Emergency Operations Plan as a critical care facility for critically ill patients during disasters.  Roofing and shutters will be improved to meet new building requirements, providing protection from wind speeds of up to 120 MPH.  This project is expected to be completed in approximately three years.

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