[StBernard] LouisianaRebuilds.info Weekly Alert

[Westley Annis]

Lousiana Rebuilds <http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/>  	
 	 
Jefferson Parish Youth Program Accepting Applications


Jefferson Parish Workforce Connection is now accepting applications for its
SOARS Youth Development Program. The purpose of the program is to provide
participants between the ages of 14 and 24 with assistance in achieving
academic and employment success through skill-building activities, hands-on
worksite training and effective connections with community partners,
employers, educational institutions and others. Find out more in our
Childcare/Youth Activites section
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/childcare#summer> .


Insurance Information


Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon is strongly urging consumers to
protect themselves and their property against hurricanes and floods by
purchasing flood insurance. "Currently, only 29 percent of the state's
households have flood insurance. It is imperative that our residents take
action to guard against this risk," Donelon said. Standard homeowners
insurance does not typically cover flood damage, but flood insurance covers
the damage that residents would otherwise have to pay for themselves. 

Flood insurance backed by FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
provides home owners, business owners and renters with the best protection
available against flooding. The average flood insurance policy premium is
around $500 a year. However, if your property is located in a low- to
moderate-risk flood zone, you may be eligible for a low-cost Preferred Risk
Policy, which can start as low as $119 a year. Find out about flood risk,
flood insurance, and other important insurance issues in our Insurance
section <http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/insurance> .


Homebuyer Training Programs


Our Buy a House section includes links to organizations that offer homebuyer
training programs. These programs can help residents budget for a home
purchase, learn about mortgages, and find funding sources. A new program
offered by Family Resources of New Orleans has been added to our list. Find
out more in our Buy a House section
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/buyahouse> .


Upcoming Events


May 12: Job Order Contract (JOC) Contractor Outreach Meeting
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3928>  

May 12: Free LSBDC Business Seminar - Starting and Financing a Business
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3739>  

May 13: LSBDC Seminar - QuickBooks for Beginners
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3740>  

May 13: Citizen's Road Home Action Team Meeting
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/1997>  

May 14: Weatherization Workshop: Keeping energy costs down
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3907>