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Rebuilding Information Station


New! Saturday hours suspended
so we can work in the communities.

Saturday, November 15: Community educators from the RIS will be in Jean Lafitte from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Senior Citizens Center located at 4927 Treasure Dr, Lafitte, LA 70067. We will have seminars on “Steps to Elevating your Home,” “Accessibility Options for Elevated Houses,” and “Floodproofing and Flood-resistant Materials.”

Sunday, November 16: Our rebuilding information partnership (UNO-CHART, LSU AgCenter and Tulane City Center) will be joining forces with others to present a Community Rebuilding and Flood Protection Expo.  1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - in the Lakeview Community. More info

Please continue to check this site for changes to the hours of operation and schedule of presentations.

Visit the Rebuilding Information Station to obtain information and guidance that will help you with:

  • Building or restoring a home so it will be safer, stronger and more energy efficient
  • Understanding home elevation methods
  • Using the Rebuilding Registry to find contractors and other licensed professionals
  • Preparing financially for your rebuilding or restoration project
  • Understanding the construction process, building codes and permitting requirements
  • Managing a rebuilding project and avoiding contractor fraud
  • Weighing the pros and cons of innovative materials and technologies 


Hours

Tuesday & Thursday

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Wednesday & Friday

  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

 

2045 Lakeshore Drive, Ste 103

New Orleans, LA   70122 


in the 
Lindy C. Boggs
Conference Center building


UNO Research and Technology Park

Where Elysian Fields meets

Lake Pontchartrain

504-280-5577

Outside the New Orleans calling area
877-280-5577


Representatives of The Road Home program will be available for consultation with homeowners at the RIS office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Fridays only. You are welcome to stop by to discuss the status of your Road Home application with these representatives.

Seminar Schedule
Posted on: 7/21/2008 4:55:16 PM


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