WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $10,670,285 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants in disaster aid for Louisiana.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida devastated far too many lives and livelihoods when they struck. I’m grateful to see this $10.6 million go to Natchitoches, Grand Isle and Sulphur where hard-working Louisianians can continue to rebuild together,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,784,434 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Laura.
• $1,281,633 to the city of Natchitoches for the removal and replacement of damaged infrastructure related to Hurricane Laura.
• $1,130,627 to the LA Department of Public Safety for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Laura.
• $1,029,759 to West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Laura.
• $1,009,687 to the town of Grand Isle for sand debris removal related to Hurricane Ida. 
• $2,486,489 to Dixie Electric Membership Corporation for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Ida.
• $1,947,656 to Children’s Hospital for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane Ida.