Kennedy announces $219.5 million for Louisiana hurricane, storm recovery

This press release from Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) was published on 2026-09-04 and titled "Kennedy announces $219.5 million for Louisiana hurricane, storm recovery".

Kennedy announces $219.5 million for Louisiana hurricane, storm recovery

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $219.5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid Louisiana communities recovering from Hurricanes Barry, Delta, Francine, Ida, Isaac, Katrina and Laura, saltwater intrusion and the Severe Winter Storm Fern. "Louisiana has been through more than its fair share of natural disasters, but our people never stay down. This $219.5 million will help communities across our state repair schools and critical infrastructure, cover recovery costs and better protect Louisianians from future disasters," said Kennedy. The FEMA aid will fund the following: $53,074,347 to the Jefferson Parish Public School System, Fisher Middle School, for permanent work as a result of Hurricane Ida. $29,052,779 to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) for management costs as a result of Hurricane Katrina. $17,271,871 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal operations as a result of the Severe Winter Storm Fern. $11,403,690 to fund the elevation of 44 flood-prone residential structures in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, to decrease repetitive flood damage, reduce future losses and lower the risk to human life. $11,138,619 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc., for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. $10,316,855 to the Lafourche Parish School Board for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida. $8,772,891 to Plaquemines Parish for Bellevue Pump Station permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida. $6,443,112 to Cameron Parish for Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal operations as a result of Hurricane Laura. $4,898,653 to the Office of Risk Management for the Grand Isle State Park Fishing Pier project as a result of Hurricane Ida. $4,581,622 to the City of Kenner for permanent repairs to Kenner City Hall Annex Building A as a result of Hurricane Ida. $4,452,461 to The Society of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles for permanent repairs to St. Louis High School Building Contents as a result of Hurricane Laura. $4,397,099 to Lafourche Parish School Board for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida. $4,106,873 to Terrebonne Parish for an Electric Transmission and Distribution System as a result of Hurricane Francine. $4,033,949 to Lafourche Parish for the Magnolia Pump Station as a result of Hurricane Ida. $3,508,478 to the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida. $3,486,261 to the City of Kenner for permanent repairs to Kenner City Hall Annex Building B as a result of Hurricane Ida. $3,104,850 to the West Carroll Police Jury for debris removal operations as a result of the Severe Winter Storm Fern. $2,768,754 to Lafourche Parish for Homeplace Pump Station permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida. $2,487,000 to St. Charles Parish to fund the purchase and installation of two permanent generators to provide emergency backup power to water treatment plants, helping ensure continuous operations during power outages. $1,828,182 to Terrebonne Parish for Emergency Support: Private Property Debris Removal Program as a result of Hurricane Ida. $1,778,157 to the Conquering Word Ministries for Chef Menteur Campus permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida. $1,540,876 to the Lafourche Parish for Mobley Pump Station permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida. $1,465,490 to the Roman Catholic Church/Archdiocese of New Orleans for St. Martin Manor permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Katrina. $1,372,108 to DeSoto Parish for Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal operations as a result of the Severe Winter Storm Fern. $1,285,340 to fund the elevation of the flood-prone Ashland Substation in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, to reduce power losses caused by flooding. $1,031,602 to the Claiborne Electric Cooperative, Inc., for permanent repairs as a result of the Severe Winter Storm Fern. $977,067 to Plaquemines Parish for the management of Public Assistance grants as a result of saltwater intrusion. $949,028 to Hamilton Christian Academy to fund emergency protective measures to lessen the immediate threat to public health, safety and property as a result of Hurricane Laura. $938,798 to the City of Mandeville to fund emergency measures to lessen the immediate threat to public health, safety and property as a result of Hurricane Ida. $852,958 to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission to fund costs related to the management of Public Assistance grants as a result of Hurricane Ida. $850,698 to Plaquemines Parish to fund park building exterior, benches, bleachers, fencing, lighting and other related components' repair or replacement as a result of Hurricane Ida. $727,774 to Terrebonne Parish to fund pipes and other related components' repairs or replacements as a res