Released by United States Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana – October 26, 2023
“Louisianians know the damage that flooding causes all too well. I’m grateful that this $3.8 million will help support upgrades to the Ascension Parish pump stations and levee system.”
WASHINGTON – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,764,905 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Louisianians know the damage that flooding causes all too well. I’m grateful that this $3.8 million will help support upgrades to the Ascension Parish pump stations and levee system,” said Kennedy.
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $3,764,905 to fund upgrades to the existing Marvin Braud Pump Station and levees.
United States Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana issued the same press release announcing Ascension Parish will receive $3,764,904.75 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will upgrade the existing Marvin Braud Pump Station and levees.
“In Louisiana, ensuring our communities are prepared for the next storm is crucial,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will reduce the risk of flooding and make it a safer place for families to live.”
