WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,261,760 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricane Ida struck New Orleans and left many buildings with damage. I’m thankful to see that this $1.2 million will help the St. Joan of Arc School recover from the storm,” said Kennedy. 

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,261,760 to the Archdiocese of New Orleans for emergency protective measures conducted at the St. Joan of Arc School as a result of Hurricane Ida.