Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
MADISONVILLE, LA (May 24, 2024) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy announced $12,622,007 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricanes Laura and Ida struck Louisiana hard, and our communities are still rebuilding. This $12.6 million will go towards Jefferson Parish School System and Lake Charles for their recovery efforts as well as to the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the winter storms that our state faced,” said Kennedy.
“Severe weather is a part of life in Louisiana, but our communities are resilient through it all,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our state rebuild from past weather events and prepare for future storms.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $6,189,686 to the Jefferson Parish Public School System for management costs as a result of Hurricane Ida.
- $3,359,250 to the Jefferson Parish Public School System for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.
- $1,733,224 to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for management costs as a result of Severe Winter Storms.
- $1,339,847 to the city of Lake Charles for permanent restoration of eight fire station buildings as a result of Hurricane Laura.
