The East Baton Rouge City-Parish government has launched the Private Property Debris Removal program, authorizing debris removal teams to collect flood debris extending 30 feet beyond the public right-of-ways and onto private properties. FEMA authorized the City-Parish to move forward with the program as long as homeowners sign a right-of-entry agreement. To participate, homeowners must
Flood Victims Can Shelter At Home While Rebuilding
Effective August 29, homeowners impacted by the flooding in Louisiana can apply for Shelter at Home. This is a new program, announced by Gov. John Bell Edwards last week that allows flood victims to live at home while they continue to rebuild, rather than stay at a hotel, shelter or rental property.
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