Following Hurricane Katrina, I learned a lot about dealing with insurance companies and with FEMA. Here are just a few things to keep in mind as you begin dealing with these entities yourself. SBA Even if you already have a home loan, apply for an SBA loan. Use it to pay off your existing loan. The interest rate will be...

In 2005 we learned a lot of lessons when Hurricane Katrina swept through the southeast corner of Louisiana followed three weeks later by Hurricane Rita in the southwest corner. Now, in 2008, Hurricanes Gustav and Ike came by with lessons of their own. One of the biggest lessons was protecting your data. After Katrina, I sent in over a dozen...

The curfew within the City of Thibodaux and Lafourche Parish has been changed effective immediately from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. until further notice. Residents returning to the area are encouraged to bring supplies with them and to be as self-sufficient as possible upon return. There are limited resources available for residents expecting to stay in the city. The Lafourche...

Thibodaux, LA - August 29, 2008 Due to the potential threat of TS Gustav affecting Lafourche Parish as a Category 3 hurricane as early as Tuesday, September 2nd, Mayor Caillouet of the City of Thibodaux is advising the people of Thibodaux that Parish President Charlotte Randolph has issued a State of Emergency for the Parish of Lafourche including the City...

Parish assisted evacuation for residents with special and medical needs begins Friday, Aug. 29 St. Bernard Parish President Craig P. Taffaro Jr. said Thursday night he anticipates calling a mandatory, parish-wide evacuation for all residents some time Saturday, Aug. 30, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Gustav. Evacuation for residents with special and medical needs, who have registered with the parish,...