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Louisiana’s Storm-Resilient Future | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s storm resilience is soaring as it leads the nation in fortified roofs—14,000+ projects in just two and a half years—but the path wasn’t easy. Insurance chaos followed hurricanes, with companies fleeing or folding, forcing lawmakers to loosen rules like the three-year customer lock-in. Homeowners still grapple with lingering damage and sky-high repair bills, a stark reminder of disaster’s financial toll. Now, hope’s on the rise: 25 new insurers have entered the market this year, some slashing rates, while local parishes offer grants to make stronger roofs affordable—turning…
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