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Friday, November 22, 2024

Kennedy announces $9.4 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Lafourche Parish, Dixie Electric Membership Corporation

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Senator John Kennedy | John Kennedy Official Website

Senator John Kennedy | John Kennedy Official Website

WASHINGTON. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,443,948 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Many Louisianians are still recovering from Hurricane Ida’s damage. This $9.4 million will help repair electric lines in south Louisiana and support Lafourche Parish Hospital’s continued recovery," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund $6,941,868 to the Dixie Electric Membership Corporation for line and facility repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida, and $2,502,080 to Lafourche Parish Hospital for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.

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