As expected, the state's cost for Hurricane Gustav continus to rise. Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis estimates Louisiana's expenditures at $383.9 million. The state is seeking 100 percent federal cost share for all the categories of FEMA assistance. Here's how that price tag breaks down: Evacuation transportation: $21 million Emergency communications: $400 K Road and bridge repair: $36 million Traffic signal and sign repair: $5 million Ferries and ferry landings: $5 million Debris removal: $50 million Firefighting: $300 K Emergency management: $300 K Shelters: $6.3 million Veterans care: $800 K Generators: $11.9 million Public health and medical services: $17.9 million Search and rescue: $700 K Agriculture (fuel): $5.1 million Public safety and security: $18.7 million Levee protection: $1.5 million Satellite phones: $224 K MREs: $19.7 million Animal carriers and supplies: $713 K Water: $2.1 million Ice: $5.3 million Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): $50.1 million Military support: $7.5 million Disaster food stamps: $19.4 million Also, estimates for the cost of damage to state facilities in 35 parishes, is $100.4 million.
A preliminary price tag for Hurricane Ike is expected to be released later this week.