Kennedy announces $19.2 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida, Francine aid for Louisiana

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $19,204,952 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Louisiana is tough as a boot, and our people's response to hurricanes like Laura, Ida and Francine proves that. This $19.2 million will help our state police and communities across south Louisiana recover from the costs of brutal storm damage and emergency protective measures," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $6,259,500 to Terrebonne Parish for repairs to the parish's original diesel plant generator building in Houma, La., resulting from Hurricane Ida damage.

• $5,082,285 to the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's Office for the replacement of the Kirschman Building in Houma, La., due to Hurricane Ida damage.

• $2,450,732 to the Jefferson Parish Public School System for repairs to the Bissonet Plaza Elementary School campus resulting from Hurricane Ida damage.

• $1,597,661 to the town of Jean Lafitte, La., for the replacement of its town hall building due to Hurricane Ida damage.

• $1,478,937 to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety for emergency protective measures resulting from Hurricane Francine.

• $1,191,141 to the New Rock of Faith Church in Lake Charles, La., for the replacement of its multipurpose building due to Hurricane Laura damage.

• $1,144,696 to the Conquering Word Ministries for the restoration of its sanctuary and school building, gates and fencing due to Hurricane Ida damage.