Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON DC (Jun. 10, 2024) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) today announced $1,265,307 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricane Ida struck Southeastern Louisiana University, leaving behind bad damage. This $1.3 million will help restore students’ music center,” said Kennedy.
“Ensuring our schools and universities can withstand natural disasters is critical,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This is welcome funding for Southeastern Louisiana University that will improve resiliency and aid repairs from Hurricane Ida.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $1,265,307 in federal funding to the Office of Risk Management for permanent repairs to the Ralph R. Pottle Music Building at the Southeastern Louisiana University as a result of Hurricane Ida.
