A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation.
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In coastal southwest Louisiana, seas are rising, land is sinking, and hurricanes are intensifying.
So to help reduce the risk of flooding for homes in the region, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has offered to elevate up to about 1,000 eligible homes at no cost to homeowners.
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