John Kennedy

10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 10:12

Kennedy announces $3.6 million in Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Ida aid for Louisiana

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,568,827 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricanes Laura, Delta and Ida damaged many facilities across south Louisiana, including educational buildings and churches. This $3.6 million will help communities rebuild and recover from some of the high costs sustained during these storms," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $1,312,778 to the Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette for the restoration of the St. Francis Mission Chapel due to Hurricane Laura damage.
  • $1,202,044 to the Office of Risk Management to repair multiple state educational facilities, the 3rd Circuit Appeal Courthouse and surrounding buildings due to Hurricane Delta damage.
  • $1,054,005 to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for emergency protective measures during Hurricane Ida.