Kennedy announces $13 million in Hurricanes Ida, Delta aid for St. James Parish, Oakdale, Westwego

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $13,030,261 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricanes Ida and Delta wreaked havoc on Louisianians’ communities. This $13 million will help cover costs for building repairs in Westwego, Oakdale and St. James Parish,”
said Kennedy.
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
$7,984,298 to the Westwego Housing Authority for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Ida.
$3,296,730 to the Housing Authority for the city of Oakdale for permanent repairs as a result of Hurricane Delta.
$1,749,233 to the St. James Parish Fire Station Building for permanent repairs as a result to Hurricane Ida.