WASHINGTON, D.C (KLFY) — U.S. President Joe Biden announced today that he is amending Louisiana’s disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura, which will allow the federal government to pay a larger amount of eligible assistance.

Under the original disaster declaration in August 2020, federal funding was made available for Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Other Needs Assistance at 75% of the total eligible costs. Under today’s order, that amount has been increased to 90% of costs, except for assistance previously authorized at 100%.