Kennedy announces $2 million for Rapides Parish flood mitigation project

Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)

WASHINGTON—Sen. John Kennedy today announced $2,121,496 in Federal Emergency Management Agency grants in disaster aid for Rapides Parish in Louisiana.

“I’m thankful for this grant that will directly help prevent people’s homes in Rapides Parish from facing flood damage,” said Kennedy.

The grant will fund projects that raise the flood elevation level of 15 properties in the Parish.