Kennedy announces $47 million in disaster aid for Hurricanes Ida, Laura

Press Release

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today announced $47,374,642 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in disaster aid grants for Louisiana.

"Hurricanes Ida and Laura hit our state hard, and I'm glad to see that this $47 million is going towards the costs of recovery efforts," said Kennedy.

The grants will fund the following:

$14,834,300 to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for management costs as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$3,053,770 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$3,445,213 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative Inc. for permanent work restoration as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$1,521,458 to the town of Iowa as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$1,583,565 to the city of Monroe for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$1,207,953 to the city of Monroe for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$1,417,506 to Cameron Parish for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura.
$3,821,874 to Livingston Parish for debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Ida.
$2,306,411 to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.
$11,668,385 to Livingston Parish for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida.
$2,514,207 to the city of Covington for debris removal as a result of Hurricane Ida.

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