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Numbers show how much money fortified roofs save homeowners
A new report by state auditors shows that the benefits of putting on a fortified roof greatly outweigh the costs of one. The ...
Archaeologists Found a 5,000-Year-Old Fortress That Nature Had Hidden for Centuries
The settlement roughly dates back to the transition from the Neolithic period to the Bronze Age. Researchers used noninvasive ...
Officials seeking dedicated funding for fortified roof program
Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple will pursue legislation this session to provide for dedicated funding for the Louisiana ...
Study finds chain-link fences reduce predator attacks on livestock
A predator's gotta eat, but sometimes what they eat harms people sharing the landscape, and that often leads to the carnivore ...
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Fortified roof grant program is proving effective in lowering homeowner insurance rates, audit finds
A fortified roof, according to standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), is built with ...
Why these states are helping people pay for stronger roofs
As disasters multiply and insurers flee risky areas, grant programs to help residents protect their homes are expanding ...
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Louisiana homes with fortified roofs often save residents over $1,000 a year, report says
Most people who have taken advantage of a state grant program to install a stronger roof have seen insurance premiums drop, ...
Report: Fortified roof program isn't reaching every homeowner equally
A new review of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program highlights its potential to ease financial pressures for homeowners and ...
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Louisiana homes with fortified roofs often save residents over $1,000 a year, report says
The benefits of getting a fortified roof in south Louisiana — including lower insurance premiums and fewer hurricane losses — generally outweigh the costs of putting the roof on, according to ...