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MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,355,592 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for unmet community and housing development needs in Lake Charles as a result of Hurricanes Laura and Delta. 

“Hurricanes Laura and Delta left a trail of destruction in Lake Charles, and one of their biggest needs continues to be affordable housing. I’m thankful to see this $5.4 million heading to help disaster victims in southwest Louisiana,” said Kennedy. 

These funds should enable Lake Charles to aid moderate- and low-income individuals and families as they restore housing and repair damage from last year’s hurricanes. The grant is made available through the Declared Disaster Recovery Fund.