Kennedy announces $10.5 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Lafourche, Terrebonne Parishes

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $10,540,171 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

"Hurricane Ida battered southeast Louisiana, and Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes are still working hard to rebuild. This $10.5 million will help Louisianians in our communities recover from the devastation Ida left behind," said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $5,232,036 to Terrebonne Parish for management costs resulting from Hurricane Ida.

• $3,074,573 to Lafourche Parish to restore Raceland Park after Hurricane Ida damage.

• $2,233,562 to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.