Kennedy announces $3.7 million in disaster aid for Tangipahoa, Jefferson, Tensas Parishes

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,732,973 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Louisianians depend on back-up power when harsh weather hits. This $3.7 million will fund the purchase of emergency generators for Tangipahoa, Jefferson and Tensas Parishes," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,285,560 for the purchase and installation of 15 portable generators in Jefferson Parish.

• $1,250,940 for the purchase and installation of eight permanent and two portable generators in Tangipahoa Parish.

• $1,000,000 for the purchase and installation of 12 permanent industrial generators, switches, the associated foundation pads and security fencing in Tensas Parish.

• $71,420 to Jefferson Parish for management costs associated with the purchase of 15 emergency generators.

• $69,497 to Tangipahoa Parish for management costs associated with the purchase of 10 emergency generators.

• $55,556 to Tensas Parish for management costs associated with the purchase of 10 emergency generators.