They were offered free flood protection. So why are so few homeowners saying yes?
About this episode
The episode discusses a government program in Louisiana that offers free flood protection through home elevation, but faces low participation due to skepticism.
A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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