Drought and Expansive Soils: A Silent Threat to New Orleans House Foundations

Drought and Expansive Soils: A Silent Threat to New Orleans House Foundations

DROUGHT AND EXPANSIVE SOILS: A SILENT THREAT TO NEW ORLEANS HOUSE FOUNDATIONS  The soul of New Orleans lies not just in its vibrant jazz music, spicy crawfish étouffée, or the historic French Quarter, but also in its unique geology.   Floods and hurricanes are well-known dangers, but there are two lesser-known threats that silently harm homes…