Kennedy announces $34.4 million in aid for Louisiana communities affected by Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $34,358,061 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to support recovery and emergency measures in Louisiana following Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine, as well as severe storms and flooding.

"Louisiana families and communities have endured severe natural disasters with resilience and determination. This funding will help local governments, schools, hospitals and other critical facilities recover and rebuild, ensuring our communities are stronger and safer for the future," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,428,700 to Livingston Parish Public Schools (Denham Springs Elementary School) for temporary modular classrooms following severe storms and flooding.
• $1,563,986 to the Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles (St. Louis High School) for temporary modular classrooms, offices, and restrooms after Hurricane Laura.
• $1,763,210 to Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District for replacement of the City Docks Transit Shed 7 warehouse building damaged by Hurricane Laura, including hazard mitigation improvements.
• $8,964,281 to The Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles for replacement of four parish buildings damaged during Hurricane Laura.
• $1,046,203 to Community Center and Playground District Number 2 of Ward 4 (McMurry Park) for permanent repairs to park facilities, including buildings and sports fields damaged by Hurricane Laura.
• $1,154,024 to Chennault International Airport Authority for management costs related to FEMA Public Assistance awards following Hurricane Laura.
• $1,071,418 to Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District #1 for permanent restoration of roofs and interior components damaged by Hurricane Ida, including hazard mitigation upgrades.
• $2,506,500 to Jefferson Parish Public School System for emergency mold remediation at multiple school facilities following Hurricane Ida.
• $2,722,755 to Jefferson Parish Water and Drainage Departments for emergency protective measures, including labor and equipment deployment to maintain water and drainage operations during Hurricane Ida.
• $4,056,819 to St. James Parish Hospital for permanent repairs to roofing, HVAC, and interior finishes damaged by Hurricane Ida.
• $1,600,548 to St. Charles Parish Hospital Service District for permanent repairs to building structure and interior contents damaged by Hurricane Ida.
• $1,676,972 to St. Charles Parish for management costs related to FEMA Public Assistance awards following Hurricane Ida.
• $1,578,920 to the Town of Golden Meadow for permanent repairs to recreational facilities, including swimming pool, bathhouse, and pool pump house, after Hurricane Ida.
• $1,727,040 to Plaquemines Parish for disaster repair financing for six pump stations, a marina, and a communication tower damaged by Hurricane Ida.
• $1,496,685 to Jefferson Parish for emergency protective measures, including pumping and temporary sanitary system installation during Hurricane Francine.