Sen. Kennedy Announces $5.4 Million for Lafayette, Jefferson Parish Flood Mitigation Projects

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 17:

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,380,065 in FEMA grant funding to support the mitigation of 28 flood-prone structures in Lafayette and Jefferson Parishes.

"This hurricane season has demonstrated why it's crucial for Louisiana to protect properties from flood damage. This funding will help communities prepare for future storms in Lafayette and Jefferson Parishes," said Kennedy.

This funding is authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act.

Projects supported by this funding include:

* $2,735,054 to mitigate 15 flood-prone structures in Jefferson Parish.

* $2,645,011 to mitigate 13 flood-prone structures in Lafayette Parish.