Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (January 7, 2025) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced $4,857,350 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“When bad weather hits Louisiana, communities rely on emergency generators to get by. This $4.9 million will keep Louisianians safe by helping McNeese State University and Lincoln Parish with generator costs,” said Kennedy.
“Ensuring Louisiana is prepared for future hurricanes starts with investments like these generators,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help our students and families stay safe when the next storm hits.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $3,253,127 to McNeese State University for the purchase and installation of two generators.
- $1,423,494 to Lincoln Parish for the purchase and installation of 17 generators.
- $180,729 to McNeese State University for management costs associated with generator acquisition and installation.
