Kennedy announces $7 million in Hurricane Ida aid for southeast Louisiana

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $7,044,721 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Communities like Lafourche Parish, New Orleans and Dulac continue to deal with the impacts of Hurricane Ida today. This $7 million will help southeast Louisiana cover the costs of repairing key educational and recreational facilities," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $4,262,342 to the Terrebonne Parish Recreation District #4 for repairs to the Grand Caillou Recreation Center Building in Dulac, La. resulting from Hurricane Ida damage.

• $1,643,621 to the Academy of the Sacred Heart of New Orleans for repairs to the Mater Campus Education Building resulting from Hurricane Ida damage.

• $1,138,758 to the Lafourche Parish School Board for repairs to South Lafourche High School athletic facilities due to Hurricane Ida damage.