MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,462,148 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

“When Hurricane Ida struck Jefferson Parish, Louisianians bravely weathered the storm. This $1.5 million will help cover the costs of disaster recovery management in our communities,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following: 

• $1,462,148 to Jefferson Parish for management costs as a result of Hurricane Ida.