Kennedy announces $1.2 million in aid for Hurricanes Francine and Ida

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Louisiana will receive $1,247,642 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster recovery efforts in south Louisiana communities impacted by Hurricanes Francine and Ida.

"Natural disasters like Hurricanes Francine and Ida have severely damaged our communities, but Louisianians have proven time and time again to be tough and resilient. This $1.2 million in funding will help protect roadways and repair community centers in South Louisiana," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,094,102 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Francine.
  
  
• $153,540 to Dryades YMCA to fund building repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.