Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $20,492,688 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants in disaster aid for Louisiana.
“I’m grateful this $20.4 million will help Lake Charles, St. Bernard Parish and other parts of the state rebuild and recover from the damage Laura and Ida dealt to too many Louisianians,” said Kennedy.
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $1,913,261 to the Lake Charles Police Department for replacement of the SWAT Training Center that sustained damages related to Hurricane Laura.
- $2,193,620 to the city of Lake Charles for building repairs related to Hurricane Laura.
- $4,300,648 to the Louisiana National Guard for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Ida.
- $10,933,792 to South Louisiana Electric for emergency logistical support for electric workers as a result of Hurricane Ida.
- $1,151,367 to the St. Bernard Parish School Board for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Ida.