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Kennedy announces $5.2 million in Hurricane Ida, seawater intrusion aid for Belle Chasse, New Orleans Archdiocese

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“Our communities are still recovering from harsh weather events. This $5.2 million will help New Orleans cover Hurricane Ida costs as well as support Plaquemines Parish’s seawater intrusion treatment efforts.”

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,186,169 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. 

“Our communities are still recovering from harsh weather events. This $5.2 million will help New Orleans cover Hurricane Ida costs as well as support Plaquemines Parish’s seawater intrusion treatment efforts,” said Kennedy. 

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $3,195,167 to Plaquemines Parish for emergency protective measures at the Belle Chasse Water Treatment Plant as a result of seawater intrusion. 
  • $1,991,002 to the Roman Catholic Church Archdiocese of New Orleans for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.
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