Many homes in the United States are located within flood zones. As the recent Yellowstone flooding shows, homeowners don’t know the risks or aren’t prepared to deal with them. You should assess this potential and take preventative measures if necessary before you end up submerged! Nearly all homes located in flood-prone areas are near a… Continue reading Is My Home in a Flood zone? Flood Maps and Other Safety Tips
Flood Insurance Costs Increase in Louisiana
The city of Lake Charles in southwest Louisiana has been subject to two hurricanes and intense rains over the past year. Tommy Eastman could lose coverage on his four-bedroom home, which has so far been unaffected by flood damage, because of rising costs for his flood insurance. Risk Rating 2.0 will affect a huge amount… Continue reading Flood Insurance Costs Increase in Louisiana
Lake Charles Experiencing ‘Historic Rainfall’
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Hurricane Delta Updates
Hurricane Delta Updates Looks like we are looking at the next storm in this historic 2020 hurricane season for Southern Louisiana. As of Wednesday morning, it looks like the Lafayette area is going to be hit again, with an even more potentially damaging storm. Because of the speed of the Hurricane Delta, flooding in Louisiana… Continue reading Hurricane Delta Updates
Donations Requested To Help Hurricane Laura Victims
First Baptist Church Springfield and Advanced Facilities Services will be going to the town of Iowa, La. on September 26, 2020 to feed victims from Hurricane Laura. Many of the citizens are still without lights and sleeping in their cars and/or tents. We are asking for donations of the following: Hamburger patties Hot dogs Variety… Continue reading Donations Requested To Help Hurricane Laura Victims
May Brings Flooding In Louisiana
Recent rainstorms have caused some major flooding for several neighborhoods on the Northshore. More than 13 inches of rain fell in Tangipahoa Parish and St Tammany Parish, due to rising rivers and creeks overflowing. The Bedico area showed severe signs of distress, leaving many homeowners with a foot of water in their homes. Today… Continue reading May Brings Flooding In Louisiana
How Does Flooding Affect Property Values?
Louisiana is known for flooding. From Hurricane Katrina, which was one of the most destructive flooding events to ever hit the United States, to simply a flash flood that takes place in New Orleans, when the pumps don’t work properly, Louisiana residents are used to dealing with flooding events. How Flooding Affects Property Values… Continue reading How Does Flooding Affect Property Values?
What You NEED To Know About Flood Insurance
Everything That You Need to Know about Flood Insurance While most homeowners have home insurance, there is one protection that they fail to take into account – flood insurance. Homeowners insurance does not clover flooding, and as we have seen in recent years, even areas that didn’t get flooded in the past are now experiencing… Continue reading What You NEED To Know About Flood Insurance
Hurricane Irma’s Deadly Path
Hurricane Irma With Hurricane Irma being the most powerful (Atlantic) storm in recorded history heading towards the mainland US, many people are worried about what is next. After rolling over the islands of Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday and into Wednesday, the massive category 5 storm is set to hit the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Thursday. Ultimately moving… Continue reading Hurricane Irma’s Deadly Path
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