Senator John Kennedy | John Kennedy Official Website
Senator John Kennedy | John Kennedy Official Website
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has announced that $53,080,761 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be allocated for disaster aid in response to Hurricane Ida. This funding is aimed at assisting communities in Terrebonne and Jefferson Parishes.
“Hurricane Ida struck south Louisiana and badly damaged our communities. This $53 million will help Louisianians in Terrebonne and Jefferson Parishes rebuild their hospitals and prepare for future storms,” stated Kennedy.
The FEMA grants are designated for specific projects: $44,404,554 will go to the Terrebonne General Medical Center for permanent repairs due to damage from Hurricane Ida. Additionally, $7,452,630 is allocated to Terrebonne Parish for emergency protective measures related to the hurricane. The Louisiana Children’s Medical Center at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie will receive $1,223,577 for necessary repairs following the storm.
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