Cassidy, Kennedy announce $1.3 Million in Disaster Relief for Terrebonne Parish schools

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced $35,144,139 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricanes Laura and Ida devastated so many parts of south Louisiana. I’m thankful this $35 million will help cover some of the damage these storms did to Louisianians’ utilities, hospitals, schools and playgrounds,” said Kennedy.

“Louisiana remains resilient through catastrophic natural disasters,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will support repairs and flood mitigation for our communities on their paths to recovery.”

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $30,690,495 to Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative to fund an emergency generator power substation required due to Hurricane Laura.

• $2,031,388 to the Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association for management costs resulting from Hurricane Laura.

• $1,344,204 to the Terrebonne Parish School Board for the permanent restoration of the Bayou Black Elementary, Broadmoor, Montegut Middle and Montegut Elementary school campuses required as a result of Hurricane Ida.

• $1,078,052 to Jefferson Parish to repair damages to the Rosethorne Playground resulting from Hurricane Ida.