Louisiana secures $7.8M in federal disaster relief for storm and winter weather recovery

Louisiana secures $7.8M in federal disaster relief for storm and winter weather recovery

MADISONVILLE — Louisiana communities recovering from a string of severe weather events are set to receive more than $7.8 million in federal disaster assistance, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy announced.The funds, awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will support recovery and protective efforts tied to Hurricanes Zeta and Ida, Severe Winter Storm Fern and Tropical Storm Arthur.“Mother Nature has kicked Louisiana in the teeth more time…