Construction costs in Midtown likely will jump now that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has updated its flood zone maps, raising the required ground elevations for future construction. The Dec ...

Workers constructing a house on St. Bernard Highway in Meraux built the structure on an elevated foundation to meet base flood requirements, which were only a few feet since the house was near the ...

Navigating the complexities of flood insurance is often challenging, especially for homeowners in flood-prone areas where premiums may be steep. However, gaining insight into your property’s flood ...