La. government spending on Isaac tops $100M

Published Sep 6, 2012 at 10:00 am (Updated Sep 6, 2012)

Gov. Bobby Jindal's office says Louisiana state agencies have spent more than $100 million preparing for and responding to Hurricane Isaac. The latest tally released Wednesday was $116 million, and that sum is expected to rise. It includes the price tags for mobilizing the National Guard, setting up and supplying shelters, bringing food and water to damaged parishes, and paying state employee for storm response. FEMA is expected to cover at least 75% of the cost, leaving the state with a $29 million bill so far. The governor's Division of Administration has said a state emergency response fund contains more than $16 million that can help cover state costs. Jindal is also asking the federal government to pick up a greater percentage of the storm's cost.