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Florida program will help homeowners raise their homes above flood level

Most of the money is federal and will be augment by SBA loans

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Florida has a new program called "Elevate Florida" and it's not about raising the state's image or profile. It's about raising its houses in areas that are prone to flooding. 

Florida’s emergency management director announced the program this week. It offers grants and low-interest loans to assist with home elevation, which is expected to reduce future insurance claims and legal disputes as flooding and storms become more frequent.

Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the ...

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