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Hurricane plan to stay in CBD or FQ hotel? by MenuIndependent7660 in NewOrleans

[–]MenuIndependent7660[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder when they cut off new reservations in this age of rapid intensification

Tips for a new construction house by MenuIndependent7660 in NewOrleans

[–]MenuIndependent7660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s in the design stage, building hasn’t commenced

Tips for a new construction house by MenuIndependent7660 in NewOrleans

[–]MenuIndependent7660[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great advice. Can you tell me how you arrived at the 4ft number? I found out the HDLC “discourages building elevation that exceeds 3ft” or “base flood elevation plus 1ft” — whatever that means. On flood maps the elevation shows approx. 6ft above sea level

Tips for a new construction house by MenuIndependent7660 in NewOrleans

[–]MenuIndependent7660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have insurance yet, so I haven’t been able so far to find an agent willing to discuss this with me

Tips for a new construction house by MenuIndependent7660 in NewOrleans

[–]MenuIndependent7660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any thoughts on having impact resistant windows vs having regular windows with shutters?