WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $63,669,631 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Katrina, Laura and Ida devastated too many Louisianians in New Orleans and Lake Charles. I’m thankful this $63.7 million will support the ongoing recovery in their communities,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $38,690,792 to the city of New Orleans toward new construction for the OJC Mental and Medical Services Building in wake of Hurricane Katrina.
• $14,539,167 to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for debris removal made through the Public Assistance Alternate Procedures Pilot Program as a result of Hurricane Laura.
• $6,610,368 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board for permanent repairs to the FK White Middle School, which Hurricane Laura damaged. 
• $2,384,761 to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for debris removal related to Hurricane Laura.
• $1,444,543 to the Louisiana Children's Medical Center for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Ida.