Kennedy announces $3 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Delgado Community College, Jefferson Parish Public School System

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,039,454 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc on Louisianians' schools. This $3 million will help Delgado Community College and the Jefferson Parish School System rebuild their facilities," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,966,029 to the Office of Risk Management for campus-wide remediation at the Delgado Community College as a result of Hurricane Ida.

• $1,073,425 to the Jefferson Parish Public School System for permanent work due to damages from Hurricane Ida.