Kennedy announces $9.9 million in Zeta, Ida recovery

Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,925,219 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants in disaster aid for Louisiana.

“Hurricanes Zeta and Ida tore through Louisiana and devastated many families. This $9.9 million will help our state recover from the damage,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $6,973,049 to Jefferson Parish for Public Assistance emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Zeta.
  • $1,845,816 to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Ida.
  • $1,106,354 to the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Ida.