Louisiana Community ‘a Ghost Town’ a Year After Isaac August 28, 2013 By STACEY PLAISANCE Isaac barely had hurricane-strength winds when it blew ashore southwest of New Orleans a year ago, but its effects are...
Flood Insurance Chief Visits Louisiana August 9, 2013 The man who oversees the National Flood Insurance Program is visiting Louisiana for a tour of the state’s flood protection...
Lousiana Senator, Challenger Compete on Flood Insurance July 24, 2013 By MELINDA DESLATTE U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu and her Senate race challenger, U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, are jockeying for credit and prominence on...
Flood Insurance Changes Hit Resistance, Face Delay July 18, 2013 By ANDREW TAYLOR Hundreds of thousands of homeowners facing higher federal flood insurance premiums under reforms passed last year would win a temporary...
Post-Sandy Flood Maps Bring Some Relief to Coast June 18, 2013 By WAYNE PARRY More than seven months after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the Jersey shore, thousands of homeowners are getting some relief...
FEMA Officials Prep for Sticker Shock April 1, 2013 By KEVIN FREKING Federal officials are encouraging homeowners in flood-prone communities to consider elevating their homes and increasing their deductibles to cut down...
Biloxi Residents to Save on Flood Insurance December 7, 2012 Biloxi, Miss.’ ranking in FEMA’s Community Rating System has improved to a Class 5, which for those living in a...