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MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,781,660 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. 

“Hurricane Laura struck our communities hard and damaged our electrical systems. This $5.8 million will help cover Jefferson Davis Electric’s emergency response,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $5,781,660 to Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. for management costs as a result of Hurricane Laura.