Kennedy announces $479.8 million in disaster aid for Louisiana

United States Senator John Kennedy — Photo from https://www.kennedy.senate.gov/public/

Washington (January 28, 2026) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $479,804,729 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana. These grants will fund restoration and hazard mitigation efforts related to Hurricanes Isaac, Laura, Zeta, Ida, and Francine, and cover costs associated with saltwater intrusion and additional storms and flooding.

“Louisianians are tough as a three-dollar steak, and we always pull together and rebuild. This $479.8 million will help communities across our state recover from storms, hurricanes, and other disasters by supporting critical repairs, debris removal, emergency response, and key infrastructure projects,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

Hurricane Ida: ($292.1 million)

$59,679,166 to Jefferson Parish for the replacement of a severely damaged water line spanning 41 miles, new valve station construction, and related hazard mitigation efforts.

$37,519,275 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for repairs to the power distribution line providing electrical power to the Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma, La.

$30,382,233 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for permanent repairs to a damaged 3.9-mile power transmission system from West Houma, La., to Matherne, La., and related hazard mitigation efforts.

$17,838,732 to Jefferson Parish for debris removal along Bayou Barataria’s waterways.

$16,372,173 to the Terrebonne Parish School Board for repairs to three damaged buildings at LaCache Middle School in Chauvin, La.

$16,002,545 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for repairs to approximately 44.9 miles of damaged electrical infrastructure.

$11,871,458 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for repairs to its electrical distribution lines and related hazard mitigation efforts.

$11,503,834 to Jefferson Parish for repairs to the storm surge-damaged waterline between Lafitte, La., and Grand Isle, La.

$10,082,841 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association for interest on loans required to finance electrical infrastructure repairs in Terrebonne Parish.

$9,318,660 to the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for restoration and flood mitigation measures at the Bubba Dove Floodgate located in the Houma Navigation Canal.

$9,205,679 to the Terrebonne Parish School Board for capital asset financing costs related to the repair or replacement of multiple damaged facilities.

$7,502,775 to the Office of Risk Management for repairs to facilities at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, La.

$6,882,942 to Terrebonne Parish Recreation District #7 for the replacement of the severely damaged Little Caillou Gym in Chauvin, La.

$5,756,306 to the St. James Parish Housing Authority for repairs due to hurricane damage at 113 buildings across four complexes.

$4,857,683 to the Washington–St. Tammany Electric Cooperative for repairs to its electrical transmission and distribution systems.

$4,277,437 to Jefferson Parish for the replacement of the Rose Thorne Gymnasium in Lafitte, La.

$3,973,407 to the Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for interest costs and fees on loans required for financing electric distribution system repairs.

$3,630,671 to the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney’s Office for the replacement of the Old Newspaper Building in Houma, La.

$3,022,809 to the Orleans Levee District Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority for the restoration of the South Shore Harbor Marina and related flood mitigation measures.

$2,985,001 to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board for the purchase of oxygen required for the treatment process at the East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant.

$2,259,742 to the City of Mandeville for repairs to the Sunset Point recreational park on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

$2,049,889 to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for the repair and replacement of campus facilities, in addition to hazard mitigation efforts, at Vandebilt Catholic High School in Terrebonne Parish.

$1,944,582 to the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney’s Office for repairs to the police dispatch center in Houma, La.

$1,721,988 to the Lafourche Parish School Board for the South Lafourche High School ROTC building in Cut Off, La.

$1,634,885 to the Thibodaux Regional Health System for emergency protective measures, including oxygen supplies, the rental and repair of generators, and meals, water, and ice for emergency room workers.

$1,581,338 to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for repairs to 15 damaged buildings at the St. Mary Nativity Parish #13 School in Raceland, La.

$1,412,640 to Jefferson Parish for the demolition, hauling, disposing, and debris monitoring of homes determined to be in imminent danger of collapse.

$1,241,568 to Jefferson Parish Public School System for repairs to the Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies in Westwego, La.

$1,202,055 to Ascension Parish for emergency protective measures, including the operation of an Emergency Operations Center, evacuation, sheltering, and emergency pumps.

$1,186,316 to DEMCO for the removal of 1,969 hazardous leaning trees from roads and public property.

$1,088,275 to Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District #1 for the replacement of contents at damaged facilities, including medical equipment and office and laboratory supplies.

$1,049,672 to Jefferson Parish Public School System for repairs to Harahan Elementary School.

$1,040,860 to Jefferson Parish Public School System for repairs to Lionel Collins Elementary School in Marrero, La.

Hurricane Laura: ($89.8 million)

$19,306,441 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative for emergency generators in Jefferson Davis and Cameron Parishes.

$7,831,242 to Cameron Parish for the replacement of the severely damaged South Cameron Memorial Hospital building.

$7,241,016 to the Office of Risk Management for the restoration of damaged roads and bridges in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge and Game Preserve.

$7,068,244 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative for repairs to its damaged electrical power distribution and transmission system.

$6,844,876 to the Office of Risk Management for repairs to multiple damaged facilities.

$6,794,425 to the Diocese of Lake Charles for repairs to the damaged Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish family life and aquatic center.

$6,498,584 to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for emergency support, including temporary facilities, meals and shelter for evacuees, and public warning systems.

$4,775,787 to Old Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lake Charles, La., for repairs to its damaged Sanctuary building.

$3,437,166 to the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District for repairs to severely damaged ship loader equipment.

$2,950,554 to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for repairs to a four-story government building in Lake Charles, La.

$2,869,533 to the Acadia Parish Police Jury for debris removal throughout Acadia Parish’s drainage system.

$2,859,946 to the Office of Risk Management for permanent repairs to McNeese University’s Cowboy Stadium.

$2,542,987 to Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Charles, La., for the replacement of its catastrophically damaged North Campus Building B.

$1,919,734 to Calcasieu Parish Recreation District No. 1 for the replacement of the Rigmaiden Gymnasium building in Westlake, La.

$1,690,584 to the Office of Risk Management for the replacement of contents in 23 buildings at the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Department of Public Safety, and Imperial Calcasieu Human Service Authority and Sowela facilities.

$1,582,782 to the City of Lake Charles for repairs to the city’s damaged parking garage.

$1,490,411 to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for the restoration of Prien Park in Lake Charles, La.

$1,074,273 to the Diocese of Lake Charles for repairs to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, recreation center, and church buildings in Jennings, La.

$1,042,699 to Cameron Parish for hazard mitigation resulting from severe damage to levee and drainage structures in Gravity Drainage District #3.

Hurricane Zeta: ($75.7 million)

$75,714,165 to the Office of Risk Management for work on the severely damaged West Belle Pass Barrier Headland Restoration Project in the Terrebonne Basin barrier island system.

Hurricane Francine: ($17.7 million)

$3,501,795 to DEMCO for repairs to power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities for seven parishes.

$3,283,064 to the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for repairs to segments of an earthen flood protection levee in Montegut, La.

$2,123,725 to Terrebonne Parish for the restoration of wastewater treatment infrastructure in Houma, La.

$1,676,710 to the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for debris removal.

$1,574,573 to Plaquemines Parish for the emergency repair of the Westbank back levee due to Francine’s storm surge.

$1,222,738 to the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for repairs to an embankment of an earthen flood protection levee in Cut Off, La.

$1,173,603 to the City of Morgan for repairs to five electrical substations.

$1,082,926 to the Office of Risk Management for repairs to Nicholls State University buildings and campus hazard mitigation efforts.

$1,069,256 to the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for repairs to an embankment of an additional earthen flood protection levee in Montegut, La.

$1,018,323 to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for emergency water remediation services and abatement throughout 15 buildings at the Central Catholic School campus.

Hurricane Isaac: ($2.3 million)

$2,304,319 to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for emergency protective measures, including the sheltering of evacuees, mobilization of staff and equipment, and ambulance services.

Saltwater Intrusion: ($1.1 million)

$1,098,033 to Jefferson Parish for management costs.

Severe Storms and Flooding: ($1.1 million)

$1,060,780 to the Office of Risk Management for permanent repairs at the Poverty Point Historical Site.

Kennedy announces $479.8 million in disaster aid for Louisiana

“Louisianians are tough as a three-dollar steak, and we always pull together and rebuild. This $479.8 million will help communities across our state recover from storms, hurricanes, and other disasters by supporting critical repairs, debris removal, emergency response, and key infrastructure projects.”

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $479,804,729 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana. These grants will fund restoration and hazard mitigation efforts related to Hurricanes Isaac, Laura, Zeta, Ida, and Francine, and cover costs associated with saltwater intrusion and additional storms and flooding.