Kennedy announces $2.2 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid for Calcasieu, Lafourche Parishes

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,191,871 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricane Ida hit Lafourche Parish hard, and Hurricane Laura dealt a tough blow to Calcasieu Parish. This $2.2 million will help folks in southern Louisiana restore infrastructure for families," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,140,733 to Lafourche Parish to restore the Bayou Blue baseball fields in Houma, La. after Hurricane Ida damage.

• $1,051,138 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board for repairs to Saint John Elementary School buildings due to Hurricane Laura damage.