Lawn Services
Statistics show that high weeds and unkept property attracts crime and are nesting grounds for mosquitoes and rodents. If a neighborhood looks well kept, it is a signal that people can return to a safe environment and is attractive to potential buyers.
Lakeview Lawn Care 504-296-4334 Specializes in residential and vacant lot maintenance.
Weed Wackers 504-915-6146
Lakeview Demo 504-329-0640, ask for Danny. No job is too big! Brush hog, small or large slab removal , debris hauling and fill dirt.
BEC services, Brush hog services and vacant lot maintenance, ask for Daniel 504-329-5920
Pools
All homeowners need to be aware of the growing mosquito problem in New Orleans. If you see any containers, tires, buckets, etc. with standing water, please take it upon yourself to dump the water and turn the object over so that rainwater will not collect. If you have a pool or pond that needs mosquito larvae eating fish, please
Contact:
Claudia Riegel, Ph.D, Principal Research Entomologist
New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board
6601 Stars and Stripes Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
504 415-7068 email criegel@cityofno.com
NOPD
Report Dumping/Littering... and Illegal Posting of Signs on Utility Poles to Quality of Life Officer, Pactric Smith, 3rd District Police Department - 504-658-6198 or email pmsmith@cityofno.com or Call the state's toll-free hotline, 1 (888) LITRBUG, to report littering. If caught and convicted, litterers face a minimum $75 fine.
Hazardous Waste
The EPA picks up batteries and items with hazardous components curbside: electronics, computer hardware, paint cleaning solvents, lawn/garden products, etc. Call 1-800-401-1327 with the location or visit their website: www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/87/Default.aspx
is being delivered daily to those who request it in the areas of the Beacons of Hope. For directions to a functioning post office near you, click here.
Trash Collection
Each household will receive one (1), 96 gallon standard collection cart free of charge. Seniors (65 yrs of age and older) and persons with disabilitiescan request smaller collection carts: either a 32 gallon or 64 gallon collection cart.
You may register via the city's website at www.cityofno.com/pg-123-1-department-0f-sanitation.aspx.
Newspaper Delievery
Times-Picayune is making deliveries to all Beacon of Hope locations. For delivery or problems with recieving the newspaper, call the circulation department at 822-6660 or 1-800-925-0000.
City Trees
Trees that are dead and pose a dangerous threat should be reported to Park & Parkways at 658-2176. City trees are located between the street and the sidewalk and all trees located on public property including neutral grounds.
LRA / Road Home Information
Call 1-888-762-3252 or go to www.road2la.org.
ICC Funding
An Understanding of the Guidelines for Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Funds
by Burk Brokerage Real Estate
To qualify for ICC money, you must qualify as a " substantially damaged" claim under FEMA guidelines, meaning that you must comply with all of the following:
POLICY: A flood insurance policy had to have been in force at the time of the flood.
FLOOD MAP: The flooded property must be in an A or V flood zone.
BASE FLOOD: The lowest point of your living area in your home must be below the current base flood elevation, " BFE."
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT: The cost to repair your flooded home must exceed 50% or more of its pre-disaster "sticks and bricks" value which does not include land value or movable contents.
LIMIT: The limit for ICC funds is $30,000. In addition, there is a cap of $250,000 for total payout on the flood policy including any ICC proceeds (contents and add on riders do not factor into this limit).
You can transfer your flood policy and the ICC claim rights to a purchaser as long as the policy is still active, but the claim must be made within two (2) years of the flood.
If you cancelled your policy after the storm, you can still file an ICC claim within two (2) years of the flood as long as you own the property. You cannot transfer a cancelled or lapsed policy to a new buyer and there are no longer any rights to the ICC money after a cancelled or lapsed policy property is sold.
The money can be used to raise your current structure to comply with the current BFE or to demolish and establish a new foundation that complies.
If you qualify for this money, it is usually quickly funded. There may be conditions and participation
For more information, contact the National Flood Insurance Program, at (800) 638-6620
