Kennedy announces $44 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Health Department

Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $44,014,147 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricane Ida hit our state hard, and this $44 million will help cover the costs related to the protective measures the Health Department took when Louisianians were in need,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $44,014,147 to the Department of Health and Hospitals for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.