Kennedy Announces $8 Million in Aid to Louisiana Following Hurricanes Laura and Ida – Press Releases

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8,040,658 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency relief. disaster in Louisiana.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida left behind significant damage and devastation when they hit Louisiana. This $8 million will help our state in its important recovery efforts,” Kennedy said.

FEMA assistance will fund the following:

• $3,995,147 to Terrebonne Parish for restoration of the North Wastewater Treatment Plant due to damage caused by Hurricane Ida.

• $1,714,213 to the Office of Risk Management to repair numerous Department of Wildlife and Fisheries facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura.

• $1,282,518 to Lafourche Parish for management costs resulting from Hurricane Ida.

• $1,048,780 to Louisiana Children’s Hospital for emergency protective measures during Hurricane Ida.