Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (Jun. 3, 2024) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy today announced $2,247,179 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Louisiana’s state parks are a big part of what makes our state so special. This $2.2 million will help the Fairview-Riverside State Park in St. Tammany Parish recover from the damage Hurricane Ida caused to its dock, pier and fishing facilities,” said Kennedy.
“Louisiana’s communities are resilient through storms, and our state parks are no different,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will restore Fairview-Riverside State Park and ensure it is prepared for future natural disasters.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $2,247,179 to the Office of Risk Management for the replacement of the Fairview-Riverside State Park’s dock, pier, and fish cleaning station due to Hurricane Ida damage.
