Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (January 6, 2025) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), today announced $53,080,761 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricane Ida struck south Louisiana and badly damaged our communities. This $53 million will help Louisianians in Terrebonne and Jefferson Parishes rebuild their hospitals and prepare for future storms,” said Kennedy.
“Taking safety precautions is the best way to prevent future devastation,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our medical centers and Terrebonne Parish rebuild prepare for the next storm.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $44,404,554 to the Terrebonne General Medical Center for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.
- $7,452,630 to Terrebonne Parish for emergency protective measures as a direct result of Hurricane Ida.
- $1,223,577 to the Louisiana Children’s Medical Center at the East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, La. for repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.
