Lafayette Reporter

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8,040,658 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida left behind heavy damage and devastation when they hit Louisiana. This $8 million will help our state with important recovery efforts,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

- $3,995,147 to Terrebonne Parish for the restoration of the North Wastewater Treatment Plant due to Hurricane Ida damage.

- $1,714,213 to the Office of Risk Management for repairs to numerous Department of Wildlife and Fisheries facilities that Hurricane Laura damaged.

- $1,282,518 to Lafourche Parish for management costs resulting from Hurricane Ida.

- $1,048,780 to Louisiana Children’s Hospital for emergency protective measures taken during Hurricane Ida.