WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $35,144,139 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida devastated so many parts of south Louisiana. I’m thankful this $35 million will help cover some of the damage these storms did to Louisianians’ utilities, hospitals, schools and playgrounds,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $30,690,495 to Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative to fund an emergency generator power substation required due to Hurricane Laura.

• $2,031,388 to the Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association for management costs resulting from Hurricane Laura.

• $1,344,204 to the Terrebonne Parish School Board for the permanent restoration of the Bayou Black Elementary, Broadmoor, Montegut Middle and Montegut Elementary school campuses required as a result of Hurricane Ida.

• $1,078,052 to Jefferson Parish to repair damages to the Rosethorne Playground resulting from Hurricane Ida.