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Fortify Homes Program offers up to $10,000 roof grants

Over 3,700 grants awarded since launch in 2023

Next registration round opens Sept. 2 with 500 slots

Program aims to cut insurance costs, strengthen communities

As New Orleans has rebuilt and rebounded, Hurricane Katrina ‘s impact has informed much of the policy and initiatives throughout the state.

The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program , Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple told The Center Square, focuses not just on flood protection but on stronger homes and communities.

“The city, the state, and the federal government spent over $14 billion to fortify levees and build additional pump stations,” Temple said. “But we’re still going to have hurricanes. Our properties are still going to be subject to hurricane-for

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