Federal funds to cover more than 80 percent of the cost of raising 25 homes above flood level will be coming to Iberia and Livingston parishes in the near future.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is dedicating more than $3.8 million for acquisition and elevation projects in Denham Springs and Iberia Parish, U.S.
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$2.1 Million Going to Iberia Parish for Flood Mitigation
“South Louisiana families shouldn’t have to be worried about losing their homes or businesses every time there is a heavy rain. This funding ensures these communities won’t have to start over after the next big storm.”
Those words from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy as FEMA says it will give $2,144,867.45 for flood mitigation efforts in Iberia Parish. This grant money will be used to finance the elevation of 15 repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss properties, covering 83% of the cost of the project..
“Today’s announcement is great news for flood prevention efforts in Iberia Parish, says U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins. Investments in flood mitigation make our communities more resilient and produce long-term cost savings. I’ll continue working with our local, state, and federal partners on these efforts.
An administrative law judge has handed down a harsh ruling in what can be described a neighbor dispute on steroids that could result in a $1 million-plus, oceanfront home on Sugarloaf Key being demolished.
The ruling, issued last week, also severely chastised a Monroe County building official for what the hearing judge described as âirregularâ and âunacceptable behavior.â
Administrative Law Judge John Van Laningham revoked the building permits and elevation certificates the county granted the home on State Road 4A on Sugarloaf Key, which has already been built and owned by Peter and Emily Giampaoli.
The judge ruled the home was not in compliance with current county building codes and regulations having to do with flood plain management, which were put in place so local property owners can participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, and the county should have not granted the permits and certificates.