Special to the American Press

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $21,779,075 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Ida and Laura and severe winter storms have left parishes throughout our state with damage. I’m grateful for this $22 million, which will help Louisianians rebuild and recover,” Kennedy said.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $12,849,079 to Jefferson Parish for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.
• $2,213,580 to the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for permanent work to the Petit Caillou Floodgate due to Hurricane Ida.
• $2,203,375 to Jefferson Parish for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.
• $1,744,603 to Beauregard Parish for the temporary relocation of prisoners as a result of Hurricane Laura.
• $1,674,086 to the Office of Risk Management for statewide building repairs as a result of severe winter storms.
• $1,094,352 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board for damages to the College Oaks Elementary School as a result of Hurricane Laura.