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MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $13,213,995 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida devastated our state and took a toll on Louisianians in Beauregard and Lafourche Parishes. I’m thankful this $13.2 million will support ongoing recovery efforts throughout the state and these parishes,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $7,145,047 to Beauregard Parish for debris removal related to Hurricane Laura.
  • $3,569,282 to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Laura.
  • $2,499,666 to the Lafourche Parish School Board for management costs related to Hurricane Ida.