MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,089,681 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for flood mitigation in Livingston Parish.

“Livingston Parish has weathered many storms, and I’m grateful this $8 million will support efforts to protect these properties from flood damage,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $8,089,681 to Livingston Parish to elevate 29 storm-damaged properties and turn six others into open spaces.