Here's how to avoid contractor fraud, scammers in Louisiana after Hurricane Francine.
Fraudulent contractors have targeted Louisiana residents numerous times over the last several years. The United States Attorney's Office said that over 1,200 complaints for fraudulent cases were reported in Baton Rouge in 2016 after historic floods devastated south Louisiana.
Francine strengthens into a hurricane as Louisiana braces for landfall: Updates
The National Hurricane Center said Francine gained hurricane status about 350 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Hurricane Francine live updates: Louisiana hours away from landfall
With hours to go until Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana, "the time to evacuate has now passed," Jacques Thibodeau, the director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said at a news conference.
Francine damage seen at over $1 billion. How will it impact Louisiana's insurance market?
Damage to homes and vehicles from Hurricane Francine will cost insurers about $1.5 billion, which is moderate by industry standards and not expected to make the state's insurance crisis any worse.
Louisiana elected officials say Hurricane Francine is proof flood insurance rates are too high
Following the hurricane’s path through Terrebonne and Lafourche, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and other officials surveyed the damage Sept. 12.
These 17 dogs from Louisiana were displaced by Hurricane Francine, brought to NY
The dogs had been staying at St. Landry Parish Animal Control in Louisiana, but were transported to Binghamton due to the impact of Hurricane Francine. Recent adoptions freed up space at Broome's facility, and the Humane Society was able to take in some of the displaced dogs.
Louisiana insurance commissioner believes Hurricane Francine won’t heavily impact insurance market
Francine was largely a water storm rather than wind so the National Flood Insurance Program will deal with the lion’s share of claims, for those who can afford it in coastal parishes. Temple also said they are seeing a lot of flooded car reports, which will go through auto insurance claims rather than homeowners insurance.
Insurance commissioner explains how Hurricane Francine will impact LA’s insurance market
Governor Jeff Landry confirmed on Tuesday the White House has approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana.
Hurricane Francine expected to cost insurers $1.5 billion
After making landfall as a Category 2 storm, Hurricane Francine is estimated to have done around $1.5 billion worth of damage across its path of destruction in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Thousands in the dark as Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana, raising flood fears
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Francine tested Louisiana's top marine research center. How long before it disappears?
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White House declares Hurricane Francine 'major disaster' in Louisiana
The White House approved Governor Jeff Landry’s request for a major disaster declaration, following Hurricane Francine and ...
Hurricane Francine brought flooding rain and high winds to Southeast Louisiana
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Recovery efforts continue in Ascension Parish after Hurricane Francine hits Louisiana
After Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana, residents in Ascension Parish are still dealing with the aftermath of the storm.
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Hurricane Francine’s impacts left a mix of both positive and negative emotions in local farmers
A rapidly weakening Hurricane Francine brought gusty winds conditions and a few inches of rain to the Pine Belt last week, and farmers in Pearl River County have differences on how the tropical system ...