$10,000 roof grants available in Louisiana

• The program is geared at helping homeowners strengthen their roofs to better withstand hurricane-force winds, and could result in a homeowners' insurance discount.

What to do: Lottery registration opens at 8am and closes at 5pm Friday.

• Register here. Create a new profile or login to your existing one.

Zoom in: This round of grants is limited to residents in a specific region, which includes New Orleans metro.

• Check if your zip code is included.

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