WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,172,282 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana emergency protective measures.

“Hurricane Laura and other storms have rocked southwest Louisiana over the years, and many communities are still recovering. I’m grateful to see this $9.2 million help Calcasieu Parish rebuild and stay resilient in the face of future storms,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $6,358,144 to Calcasieu Parish for repairs to Sulphur High School resulting from Hurricane Laura.

• $2,666,025 to Calcasieu Parish to fund the purchase of 18 permanent industrial emergency generators. 

• $148,113 to Calcasieu Parish for management and engineering costs associated with the purchase of the 18 generators.