Kennedy announces $1.9 million in Hurricane Ida aid for south Louisiana

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a $1,880,865 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricane Ida left behind many damaged and destroyed streetlights, utility poles and powerlines in south Louisiana. This $1.9 million will help these communities with important repairs to their electrical infrastructure," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,880,865 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for repairs to streetlights, utility poles and powerlines due to Hurricane Ida damage.