Kennedy announces $4.8 million in disaster aid for St. Bernard Parish

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,775,507 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"When a hurricane hits south Louisiana, it can take power lines down, causing Louisianians to rely on backup electricity sources. This $4.8 million will fund the purchase of 18 emergency generators for St. Bernard Parish," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $4,524,165 to St. Bernard Parish to fund the purchase and installation of 18 permanent generators.

• $251,342 to St. Bernard Parish for management costs associated with the purchase of 18 permanent, emergency backup generators.