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How To Donate Cash To Hurricane Katrina Victims

Louisiana History Guide

Avant Guide New Orleans

Other facts:

On September 28, 1998, the Mississippi Gulf Coast took a direct hit by Hurricane Georges that left approximately 230,000 people without electricity and about 15,000 residents in public shelters. In Biloxi, Mississippi, flooding and hurricane-force winds (over 95 miles per hour) damaged several homes and businesses, necessitating curfew and a state of emergency.

Source: The Louisiana State Center

Don't Replace or Relocate Water Heaters Without Building Permits

The Water Heater Handbook

A Hands-On Guide to Water Heaters

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The installation of a new or replacement water heater in Florida usually requires payment of a fee and a permit from the local city Building Department. Permits can be issued to property owners or licensed contractors. Improperly installed water heaters can be potentially hazardous to your residents or your building. Your contractor may not be getting the proper permits and it is the property owner's responsibility to make sure that permits are issued and given final inspection approval. Water heaters that are installed without permits, and later discovered by inspectors, can be subject to extra penalty fees. New Florida state regulations require seismic strapping of all water heaters when a building is sold. The Building Division has a free publication from the Florida State Architect's Office that details several methods for seismic strapping. This is also available on the Building Department's web page.