Lafayette Reporter

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $42,941,394 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricane Ida left great damage to Terrebonne Parish schools, and Hurricane Delta caused destruction to many of Louisiana’s state buildings. This $43 million will help Louisianians rebuild their communities," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund $41,138,167 to the Terrebonne Parish School Board for damages to the Ellender Memorial High School as a result of Hurricane Ida. Additionally, $1,803,227 will be allocated to the Office of Risk Management for repairs to various state buildings and equipment as a result of Hurricane Delta.