Kennedy announces $34.6 million in aid for Hurricane Laura, Ida and Francine recovery

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $34,568,132 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to support Louisiana's recovery from Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine.

"Louisiana communities have dealt with hurricanes destroying everything from power systems to public works and levees. This $34.6 million will help Lake Charles with the cost of recovering from Hurricane Laura, strengthen Grand Isle's shoreline protection and aid with the costs of electrical repairs and emergency management costs in our state. These investments will make Louisiana stronger and more resilient for the future," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $13,904,737 to the city of Lake Charles for permanent repairs and relocation of damaged Public Works Administration facilities due to Hurricane Laura damage.

• $15,047,043 to the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for state management costs resulting from Hurricane Ida.

• $4,540,119 to the Grand Isle Independent Levee District for repairs to the Fi Fi Island Breakwater system damaged by Hurricane Ida.

• $1,076,233 to the Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative for repairs to its electrical distribution system due to Hurricane Francine damage.