MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6,859,941 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.  

“Hurricane Laura hit southwest Louisiana, and Hurricane Ida struck southeast, leaving damage to communities in their paths. I’m grateful for this $6.9 million, which will help Louisianians recover from the tough storms,” said Kennedy. 

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $4,454,498 to Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the permanent restoration of their north power distribution system as a direct result of Hurricane Laura.

• $1,253,139 to New Orleans’ Congregation Temple Sinai for permanent restoration required as a result of Hurricane Ida.

• $1,152,304 to Lafourche Parish for costs incurred to initiate repairs to damaged facilities within the parish as a result of Hurricane Ida.