MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,658,060 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for generators in Vermilion, St. Helena and St. John the Baptist Parishes.

“Louisianians work hard to make their communities more resilient and prepare for the next storm. This $5.7 million will make sure Vermilion, St. Helena and St. John the Baptist Parishes are equipped with back-up power to better withstand severe weather,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $2,330,986 to Vermilion Parish for the installation of five permanent natural gas generators.

• $1,725,750 to St. John the Baptist Parish for the installation of two permanent industrial generators.

• $1,315,800 to St. Helena Parish for the installation of 11 permanent industrial generators.

• $116,549 to Vermilion Parish for management costs associated with generator purchase and installation.

• $95,875 to St. John the Baptist Parish for management costs associated with generator purchase and installation.

• $73,100 to St. Helena Parish for management costs associated with generator purchase and installation.