Insurance Dispute Lawyer BlogWBRZ News 2 features the story of how a Livingston Parish homeowner with Chinese drywall may receive some help from a builder.
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NOAA Hurricane Outlook for 2009
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a governmental agency focused on monitoring the ocean and atmosphere throughout the year, has released its 2009 figures for what it expects to see this hurricane season:
While this might not seem like much, it is a more positive outlook than we saw last year. In last year’s predictions, there was a 65% prediction of more hurricanes than normal, as compared to 25% this year. As such, the Gulf Coast region may get a calm this season which would be a very welcome reality given the past decade and the amount of devastating storms that came through recently.
For tips on how to prepare for hurricane season, check out our section on hurricane and storm tips found here.
New Orleans hurricane center still not close to open
In something that will likely not come as a surprise to residents of New Orleans, a planned command center for emergency operations in the event of a hurricane that was scheduled to be ready last Monday is nowhere near ready.
In pictures provided by WWL, the site looks more like a recent renovation than what is supposed to be the nerve center for communications should a devastating storm return to the city.
WWL’s Scott Satchfield reports
Chinese Drywall’s Effects in Florida
A YouTube video, embedded below, gives a quick two minute run-down of the Chinese Drywall issue and how it can effect homes and their residents. While it has a Florida focus, the same effects and problems are being reported in Louisiana and elsewhere.
Katrina Profile of Attorney Jeff Berniard Available Online
Recently available online is an article profiling attorney Jeff Berniard’s work in defending policyholder’s rights post-Katrina. The article, written by Lawyers USA, describes Mr. Berniard’s strategy and success in helping Louisiana homeowners receive the justice they deserve.
An excerpt:
New Orleans attorney Jeffrey Berniard was a refugee from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina last year when he realized that the monstrous storm could contain a silver lining for his practice.
Hurricane Preparedness Video
Produced by the Sun-Sentinel, a hurricane preparation video with helpful tips is available to watch on YouTube. Press play below to learn more about how to prepare for adverse weather in the coming hurricane months.
Galveston’s Slow Return Back
A video making its rounds from CBS chronicles the rebuilding effort going on in Galveston in the wake of Hurricane Ike and is worth a look: