Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath changed the way Louisiana builds homes

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, homes in Louisiana are not hurricane-proof, but they may be stronger than ever.

The precedent for the National Homebuilders Association was instrumental in changing the way homes are built in Louisiana to make them more storm resilient, but it was not a simple task.

It may look like typical new home construction, but this is a far cry from the place your grandparents lived in…

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