By United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (Mar. 5, 2024) – Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today announced $1,480,988 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricane Ida struck southeast Louisiana, leaving damage to our ports. I’m thankful to see that this $1.5 million will go toward restoring Louisianians’ office facility at the Lafourche Parish Port,” said Kennedy.
“Louisiana’s coastal communities are resilient despite natural disasters like Hurricane Ida,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will aid repairs to Port Fourchon buildings and make sure our ports are prepared for future storms.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $1,480,988 for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission to replace the Fourchon office building as a result of Hurricane Ida damage.
