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Some Rhode Island residents are seeking federal grant money to help pay for elevating their homes to reduce the risk of flooding — and avoid spikes in flood insurance rates. Seven homeowners in Barrington who want to elevate their homes …

St. Bernard Parish officials say the suburban New Orleans, La., community has $10 million in federal grants available to help residents elevate their houses and ease the danger from flooding. The Times-Picayune reports the announcement by Parish President Dave Peralta …