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Some of the homes on Wolf Creek Place that were flooded by about 6 feet of water in 2016 have been gutted and repaired. After the flood, homeowners in Denham Springs, Louisiana received letters earlier this month warning them about the need for flood mitigation that includes tearing down the structure or raising the property. Around 1,221 homeowners in the area are affected.
Homeowners are concerned about who will be paying for the mitigation efforts. FEMA will pay for 75% of the cost of the mitigation efforts through a grant. However, only so much money becomes available every year, so people can be on the grant list for years before receiving funds. Homes that are not mitigated will remain listed as substantially damaged and homeowners will be required to disclose this information to potential buyers. Homeowners have the option to file an appeal to the Livingston Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.