[StBernard] 7500.00 monies

[Westley Annis]

I got my LRA award letter today.  We don't qualify for anything, I wasn't 
expecting to because we had insurance to cover our damages, but LRA really 
did low ball us on the value of our home.  More so than I expected.  Our 
house was over 2500 square feet and way over 50%  damaged with water 
upstairs (2 feet).  It was in Lexington and they valued our home at 
$170,000.  That is $68 per square foot.  Real nice house with a built in 
pool.  I know they don't pay for that. They did offer $22,000 if we want to 
raise the house and said they would send information later about $7,500 we 
should be able to get for mitigation measures such as shutters or raising 
appliances to prevent flood damage. I'm not saying this to complain as I 
wasn't expecting anything from LRA.  I just urge everyone that is eligible 
to question the value they give to your home.  It could mean the difference 
of $50,000 or more for you.

Laurie