Kennedy announces $10 million to Ascension, St. Charles Parishes for flood protection

“I am thankful for this $10 million, which will help protect Louisianians’ properties in St. Charles and Ascension Parishes from flood damage.”

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $10,032,981 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana flood mitigation efforts.

“I am thankful for this $10 million, which will help protect Louisianians’ properties in St. Charles and Ascension Parishes from flood damage,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $7,046,627 to Ascension Parish to elevate 37 structures.

• $2,986,354 to St. Charles Parish to elevate 16

Posted on July 9, 2023 and filed under John Kennedy.