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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Kennedy announces $5.3 million in hurricane aid for Jefferson Parish and McNeese University

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Senator John Kennedy | John Kennedy Official Website

Senator John Kennedy | John Kennedy Official Website

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,253,234 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida hit our communities in south Louisiana hard. This $5.3 million will help cover emergency costs for Jefferson Parish and restoration efforts for McNeese University’s Cowboy Stadium,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

$4,010,251 to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.

$1,242,983 to the Office of Risk Management for permanent restoration to the McNeese Cowboy Stadium lighting as a result of Hurricane Laura.

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