John Kennedy

04/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/22/2025 13:59

Kennedy announces $4.3 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid for Jefferson, St. John the Baptist Parishes, Lake Charles

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,287,667 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricanes Laura and Ida devastated important infrastructure across south Louisiana. This $4.3 million will help communities like Jefferson and St. John the Baptist Parishes restore education and sewerage facilities, and aid Lake Charles with Hurricane Laura repairs," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $1,681,034 to the city of Lake Charles, La. for repairs to communications towers resulting from Hurricane Laura damage.
  • $1,598,591 to the Jefferson Parish School System for repairs to the Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies campus due to Hurricane Ida damage.
  • $1,008,042 to St. John the Baptist Parish for repairs to sewer lift stations due to Hurricane Ida damage.