WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,494,688 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricane damage and saltwater intrusion pose major threats to Louisianians' safety and property. This $5.5 million will help Lake Charles and other parts of our state recover from Hurricanes Laura and Ida, and cover the costs Plaquemines Parish faced because of saltwater intrusion," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,656,558 to the Office of Risk Management for repairs to 14 state agency buildings due to Hurricane Ida damage.

• $1,309,318 to Lake Charles, La. for the demolition of residential buildings in danger of collapse due to Hurricane Laura damage.

• $1,282,648 to Plaquemines Parish for emergency protective measures at the Boothville Water Treatment Plant due to saltwater intrusion.

• $1,246,164 to Plaquemines Parish for emergency protective measures at the Port Sulphur Water Treatment Plant due to saltwater intrusion.