WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,940,149 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida left behind destruction and debris in south Louisiana. This $5.9 million will help Louisianians clear debris and repair damage to their bridges and schools,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $2,683,859 to St. John the Baptist Parish for debris removal resulting from Hurricane Ida.

• $1,639,110 to the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association to repair damages to the Combon Bridge’s electrical infrastructure resulting from Hurricane Ida.

• $1,617,180 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board for repairs to the Vincent Settlement School in Sulphur, La. resulting from Hurricane Laura.