WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $61,833,619 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.   

“Hurricane Ida struck a tough blow to Lafourche, Terrebonne and St. Helena Parishes, as well as to New Orleans. I’m thankful to see that this $62 million will support Louisianians’ recovery efforts,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $50,332,228 to the Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District #1 main hospital facility for damages as a result of Hurricane Ida.  

• $5,018,086 to the city of New Orleans for debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Ida.  

• $4,996,454 to Terrebonne Parish for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.  

• $1,486,851 to St. Helena Parish for roadway and culvert repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.