TROPICAL STORM OLGA’S STRONG WINDS AND RAIN WREAK HAVOC IN LOUISIANA Louisianans, once again, endured nature’s wrath as Tropical Storm Olga moved across the Gulf Coast on October 25 and 26. The heavy rains and wind gusts left many without electricity—some estimating that number to be 80,000—as down power lines and wind-blown trees caused [...]
Almost three years after the Great Flood of 2016, frustrated Louisiana flood victims filed suit today in federal court, arguing that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is violating the law by holding up grant money. Last year, Congress passed a law that the President signed that disaster grants are not a [...]
The August 2016 “Great Flood” impacted more than 145,000 households in Louisiana, with over 41.5% of the population in nine parishes flooded. The estimated damage to homes exceeded $30.4 billion. In the Capital Region, 34.8% of businesses were affected and in one of the hardest hit areas, Livingston Parish, 91% of the businesses and 94% [...]
We have previously highlighted some important things to know about your flood insurance. We’ve discussed why you need to know how the claims process works and why meticulously documenting all of your damage is vital. We’ve also answered questions that are most frequently asked. Understanding these points is useless, though, if you miss a deadline […]