Kennedy announces $53 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Terrebonne, Jefferson Parishes

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $53,080,761 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricane Ida struck south Louisiana and badly damaged our communities. This $53 million will help Louisianians in Terrebonne and Jefferson Parishes rebuild their hospitals and prepare for future storms,”
said Kennedy.
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
$44,404,554 to the Terrebonne General Medical Center for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.
$7,452,630 to Terrebonne Parish for emergency protective measures as a direct result of Hurricane Ida.
$1,223,577 to the Louisiana Children’s Medical Center at the East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, La. for repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.