WASHINGTON (Mar. 15, 2024) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), who is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senator Bill Cassidy, announced $1,009,182 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricane Ida left many buildings in Lafourche Parish damaged and in danger of collapse. I’m grateful this $1 million will help Louisianians demolish these unsafe buildings,” said Kennedy.
“Hurricane Ida has shown the strength and resilience of South Louisiana,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This money will help Lafourche Parish recover from the storm’s heavy winds and rains.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $1,009,182 to Lafourche Parish for demolishing homes that Hurricane Ida severely damaged.
