In Louisiana, flooding is always a concern for residents, business owners, and even tourists. Cleaning up after a flood can pose health risks; you and your loved ones should wait to re-enter your home until professionals say it is safe. Homes should have no structural,...
The flood waters from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey have receded. The damage left behind is estimated to exceed $150 billion, on par with the cost of Hurricane Katrina. When any natural disaster strikes, public and private actors step up to cover costs. Also, payouts...
The recent flooding of several neighborhoods in New Orleans brought back painful memories to residents city-wide. Many residents compared their feelings of being trapped inside of their home due to flooding to the feelings they had during Hurricane Katrina, a Category 3 storm with 127...
Flood Insurance is necessary. Several Northern Louisiana Homeowners were notified by their mortgage companies that they were no longer required to buy flood insurance. The requirement was dropped after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accepted revisions to the area’s floodplain map, based in part...
When they say, "SPRING IS IN THE AIR!" -> We say, "Suit up, 'April Showers' y'all," or the classic, "It's supposed to rain," when trying to make plans for just about anything. When they say "SUMMER TIME AND THE LIVIN IS EASY!" -> We say, "Happy...
For those of us in Louisiana, we know how important it is to have great flood insurance coverage, but what about a flood preparation plan? Equally important is the answer. Don't wait until after a flood occurs to be prepared. There are plenty of measures...
For those of us living in Louisiana, it is no understatement to say that flood insurance is an important investment to secure the safety of your family's home and belongings. With hurricane season officially starting on June 1, 2014, it's important that you have a...
