Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (June 28, 2024) – Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Bill Cassidey (R-La.) announced $2,193,546 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricane Ida badly hit St. Charles and Terrebonne Parishes. This $2.2 million will help these communities rebuild important infrastructure, like their wastewater treatment plant and airport hangar,” said Kennedy.
“Louisiana continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Ida, but resiliency has kept us going,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will allow our communities to return to wholeness.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $1,118,878 to the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission to replace the Bristow Hangar Building due to Hurricane Ida damage.
- $1,074,668 to St. Charles Parish for the restoration of the Destrehan Wastewater Treatment Plant due to Hurricane Ida damage.
