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• Government funding deal means National Flood Insurance Program extended

  October 2, 2023 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The last-minute weekend deal to avert a federal government shutdown included something Louisiana's congressional delegation has championed: an extension for the National Flood Insurance Program. The bipartisan agreement that passed on Saturday ensured the continuation of the program -- but only until Nov. 17. Anything... more »

• Flood insurance could become unaffordable for thousands, lawmakers worried Play Video

  February 16, 2022 6:17 PM

  Since October, homeowners looking for flood insurance have been met with higher rates due to FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0. Updates the agency says are designed to keep prices fair. Seventy percent of policyholders could see an increase up to $120 per year. Another 10% could see increases of more... more »

• FEMA: Three additional parishes designated for individual assistance

  September 2, 2020 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA issued a press release Wednesday, stating that homeowners and renters in Acadia, Ouachita and Vermilion parishes may now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Laura. To be eligible for federal disaster aid, storm damage and losses... more »

• La Insurance Commissioner: Every property owner in the state should have flood insurance Play Video

  March 5, 2020 9:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon stopped by 2une In to remind consumers about the importance of flood protection and to touch on the upcoming legislative session. The commissioner pointed out that with Spring just around the corner, rain is sure to follow and property owners are... more »

• As area braces for Thursday rain, FEMA stops issuing flood insurance because of shutdown Play Video

  December 27, 2018 3:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Ironically, as the area dealt with torrential rain and street flooding this week, FEMA revealed it has stopped issuing new policies because of the federal government shutdown. Industry reports also indicated renewals were not going through. Bloomberg, a financial news agency, reported the issue is... more »

• Appeals process begins for man fighting for insurance money Play Video

  November 13, 2017 6:03 PM

  WALKER - A man who tore his house down is battling with FEMA and his insurance company for the money he says he deserves. Paul Ortego told 2 On Your Side Friday he'd soon be filing an appeal with FEMA. He's been staring at a pile of dirt on... more »

• Mold creeping back into flood-damaged home, new buyer wants answers Play Video

  September 15, 2017 7:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A flood victim is reliving the August 2016 flood all over again after she found mold growing up the walls. Kristi Hunt says she bought a house in February after her apartment flooded. She was told then, that less than an inch of water got inside... more »

• Catholic Charities concerned help is fleeing Louisiana Play Video

  September 13, 2017 6:32 PM

  NEW ROADS - There are thousands of people still waiting, relying on the help of others to fix up their flood damaged homes. One of those people is Dorothy Ephron. With no flood insurance and little help from FEMA, she turned to Catholic Charities for help. Ephron is... more »

• Insurance company paying up following 2 On Your Side report Play Video

  April 19, 2017 6:16 PM

  BAKER - A man's house is being fixed thanks to 2 On Your Side. Mike Burnette's Baker home was pushed off of its pilings during the August flood. The rushing current from the Comite River nudged the house about an inch and a half making it uneven. He lives... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: City leaders admit "mistake" cost thousands of dollars Play Video

  January 31, 2017 5:36 PM

  GONZALES- Taxpayers are on the hook for nearly a quarter of a million dollars to repair the flooded out City Hall in Gonzales. Despite being in a flood zone, city leaders opted out of carrying flood insurance. City leaders said they never imagined the building would flood. "It never flooded,"... more »

• Flood victims frustrated with mortgage companies, AG offering help Play Video

  December 30, 2016 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Flood victims continue to feel frustration when it comes to mortgage companies releasing their insurance money. Some have called 2 On Your Side for help, but now a state office is stepping in. The State Attorney General's Office says it will help put pressure on mortgage... more »

• Tips for understanding the flood insurance claim process

  October 13, 2016 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE – State and federal officials are encouraging residents to monitor their insurance claims process after reporting their losses following the August flood. Residents have 120 days from the date of their loss to file a claim in they are a National Flood Insurance Program policyholder in Louisiana.... more »

• Local regulations may prompt flood insurance help

  October 4, 2016 10:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Residents who have had homes or businesses damaged by the August flood may be required to meet certain building requirements before repairs start to reduce future flood damage, according to FEMA officials. The National Flood Insurance Program Standard Flood Insurance Policy provides Increased Cost of Compliance... more »

• FAQs about the National Flood Insurance Program

  September 19, 2016 3:54 PM

  Q: I have a homeowner's insurance policy. Why would I buy flood insurance? A: Flood damage is not typically covered by a homeowner's insurance policy. Q: If my home is flooded, won't federal disaster assistance pay for my damages? A: Not necessarily. Most forms of federal disaster... more »

• Denham Springs flood victim floored after flood insurance hike Play Video

  September 15, 2016 5:18 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- Tonight a man who lost everything in the August floods wants to know why his flood insurance went up hundreds of dollars. FEMA said it would not raise rates and would not redo the flood maps. Billy Hames had nearly six feet of water inside his Jerlyn Drive... more »

• FEMA says flood insurance rates remain unchanged after flood

  September 15, 2016 2:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – According to FEMA, last month's flood will not cause flood insurance to rise above already scheduled annual increases. The agency says that last month's severe flooding does not trigger remapping of flood zones or changes in base flood elevations. If residents' home or businesses were damaged and... more »

• FEMA extends deadline to file proof-of-loss claims for flood victims

  September 13, 2016 10:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA has granted an extension for Louisiana National Flood Insurance Program policyholders to file their proof-of-loss claims. The extension allows policyholders 120 days from the date of their loss to file a flood insurance claim. The extension doubles the 60-day deadline that the Louisiana National Flood... more »

• FEMA extends grace period to renew flood insurance policies in affected parishes

  August 22, 2016 5:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA announced that the grace period to renew flood insurance policies has been extended to 120 days for affected Louisiana parishes. The grace period has been extended to 120 days and applies to the 20 declared disaster parishes: Acadia, Ascension, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline,... more »