Blog Post: Partnership Announcement

Unfortunately this particular post was never published on the LHE website.  This doesn’t stop me from being proud of the work, and so here it is for your reading pleasure.

LHE Partners with Chief Contracting for Hurricane Shutters

Louisiana Home Elevations is always striving to make your elevation more convenient for you and now we have partnered with Chief Contracting, LLC in order to make the process of disaster mitigation that much easier for you. Chief Contracting offers the options of Accordion, Colonial, or Bahama hurricane shutters. All shutters are designed to comply with the High Velocity Hurricane Zone building codes and are rated for large and small missile impact.

If you are currently participating in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), you may be eligible for the Individual Mitigation Measures (IMM) funding that is available to help secure your home against future hurricane damage.

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is offering up $7,500 for loss mitigation which includes securing windows and doors against hurricane damage. According to HMGP’s official benefits page, homeowners must meet the following guidelines in order to qualify:

• The property must be cleared by FEMA for environmental and historic preservation impact
• Homeowner is an eligible participant in the Road Home program
• Homeowner selected Road Home Option 1—Keep their home
• Homeowner still owns the home that was eligible for Road Home benefits or has acquired the home along with an assignment of Road Home rights
• The structure is located in a FEMA-designated ABFE or the mitigation activity is deemed cost beneficial according FEMA guidelines
• Homeowner agrees to comply with all Hazard Mitigation Grant Program regulations as set forth by OCD-DRU, GOSHEP & FEMA

Applications for HMGP’s Individual Mitigation Measures program are currently being accepted on a first come first serve basis.

If you are unsure about your qualification or just want more information, you can contact us at 1-800-HOME-LIFT or contact Hazard at 1-877-824-8312.