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WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $13,030,261 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Ida and Delta wreaked havoc on Louisianians’ communities. This $13 million will help cover costs for building repairs in Westwego, Oakdale and St. James Parish,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

  • $7,984,298 to the Westwego Housing Authority for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.
  • $3,296,730 to the Housing Authority for the city of Oakdale for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Delta.
  • $1,749,233 to the St. James Parish Fire Station Building for permanent repairs as a result to Hurricane Ida.