Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
MADISONVILLE, LA (June 21, 2024) – Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced $8,040,658 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricanes Laura and Ida left behind heavy damage and devastation when they hit Louisiana. This $8 million will help our state with important recovery efforts,” said Kennedy.
“Louisiana families have shown great resiliency in the wake of both Hurricane Laura and Ida,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will allow our communities to continue their rebuilding efforts.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $3,995,147 to Terrebonne Parish for the restoration of the North Wastewater Treatment Plant due to Hurricane Ida damage.
- $1,714,213 to the Office of Risk Management for repairs to numerous Department of Wildlife and Fisheries facilities that Hurricane Laura damaged.
- $1,282,518 to Lafourche Parish for management costs resulting from Hurricane Ida.
- $1,048,780 to Louisiana Children’s Hospital for emergency protective measures taken during Hurricane Ida.
