“Hurricane Laura severely damaged highways and roads throughout Louisiana. This DOT funding will help restore infrastructure we need to start reconnecting and rebuilding our state.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy announces addition of Rapides Parish to Louisiana disaster declaration
“Administrator Gaynor heard me out today. More importantly, he listened to the plight of our people around Alexandria, and I’m thankful FEMA added Rapides Parish to the disaster declaration this...
Kennedy urges FEMA, SBA to replace ‘virtual disaster centers’ with boots on the ground
“Right now, the people of Louisiana are worried about their families, their businesses, and their homes. In that aftermath of this disaster, access to high-speed internet is hard to find. I...
Kennedy asks president to extend disaster declaration to additional parishes, including Vernon, Rapides
“Since I spoke with the president on Saturday, the administration has already begun expanding the list of parishes eligible for assistance to help individual Louisianians and public facilities...
Kennedy, Louisiana delegation ask president to grant major disaster declaration
“We write to you today in support of a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Laura. . . . With the issuance of a major disaster declaration, and the...
Kennedy statement on president’s granting major disaster declaration for Louisiana
“I’m thankful that President Trump has acted so quickly to help Louisianians recover and rebuild. The damage that Hurricane Laura has done to our state is breathtaking. . . . Even in the middle of...
Kennedy announces $11.1 million FEMA grant for Jefferson Parish elevation project
“During hurricane season, Louisiana must take appropriate steps to protect residents from flood damage. This grant will help safeguard property for communities in Jefferson...
Kennedy announces $3.5 million for flood management
“Whether hurricane season is here or on the way, Louisiana must prepare to protect residents from flooding. These funds will help support critical flood management projects to safeguard our...
President Trump to grant Louisiana emergency declaration
MADISONVILLE, La. — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) spoke early Sunday morning with President Donald Trump to ask that he grant the state of Louisiana’s request for an emergency declaration...
Kennedy announces $40.5 million in FEMA grants for Livingston Parish school repairs
“Livingston Parish schools are still feeling the impact of the 2016 floods, and this FEMA grant will help the school board repair damages to multiple schools and their resources.”MADISONVILLE, La....