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Iberia Parish completes Peebles Coulee flood control structure
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (383+ words) IBERIA PARISH " Iberia Parish government recently completed the Peebles Coulee flood control structure, the latest step in a broader effort to shield coastal communities from tidal flooding driven by Gulf of Mexico water levels. The parish sits along the Louisiana…...
House approves allocating $64 million to fortified roofs
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (434+ words) BATON ROUGE " The House voted 87-9 to allocate $64 million from excess collections by the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to expand a program that offers $10, 000 grants to homeowners who install fortified roofs. House Bill 1187 by Rep. Paul Sawyer, R-Baton Rouge, would…...
Iberia Parish leaders are updating their hazard mitigation plan and want input from residents
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (309+ words) IBERIA PARISH " Iberia Parish leaders and agency representatives gathered Thursday to begin updating the parish's hazard mitigation plan, a process that takes place every five years. The meeting brought together stakeholders from across the parish to discuss what mitigation is…...
Registration for next round of roof program opens Wednesday
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) Registration for the next round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program starts this week. This new round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) grants will include 1, 000 grants and open at 8 a. m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, and close at 5 p. m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. As…...
Lottery registration for La. Fortify Homes Program grants open
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (464+ words) Lottery Registration for Louisiana'Fortify'Homes Program Grants to Open September 2 in State's Coastal Zone'Registration for the next round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. .....
Attention renters: Ensure you're covered before a natural disaster strikes
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (359+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " Hurricanes, flooding, and severe weather impact everyone, making it crucial for both renters and homeowners to be prepared. Michael Smith, a State Farm agent with 40 years of experience, spoke to KATC about the critical importance of having renters…...
As hurricane season ramps up, experts warn: Home insurance won't cover flood damage
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (555+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " As hurricane season gets underway and tropical activity begins to stir in the Gulf, insurance agents in Acadiana are urging residents to double-check their flood insurance policies before storms arrive. Marius Haydel, a New Orleans native who's worked…...
Will your insurance cover the damage if disaster strikes?
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (452+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) " With hurricane season fast approaching, many Louisiana homeowners are asking a crucial question: Will my insurance actually cover the damage if disaster strikes? It turns out the answer may not be what you expect. But to get…...
Governor Jeff Landry proposes auto insurance reform amid high insurance costs
11+ mon, 4+ hour ago (413+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Governor Jeff Landry announced major reforms to Louisiana's auto insurance system in response to rising insurance costs. In a press conference Wednesday, Landry called auto insurance "one of the most pressing issues" affecting the budgets of Louisiana families....
Tax relief bill for homeowners fails in House, prompting renewed push for insurance reform
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " A bill aimed at helping low-income homeowners with rising insurance premiums has failed in the Louisiana House, prompting renewed calls for stronger oversight of the state's insurance industry. Senate Bill 235, sponsored by Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, was…...