WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,944,972 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.   

“Hurricane Laura landed a tough blow in Calcasieu Parish. I’m thankful that this $4.9 million will help Louisianians replace a facility that serves their community,” said Kennedy. 

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $4,944,972 to the Calcasieu Parish Voluntary Council on the Aging, Inc. for a building replacement required as a result of Hurricane Laura.