Is My Home in a Flood zone? Flood Maps and Other Safety Tips

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

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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

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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

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How Does Flooding Affect Property Values?

Flooding and 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?

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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