Baldwin Fire Chief Lance Mire announced Thursday that the town’s fire rating changed last week from a “five” to a “four” according to the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana.
Mire said the change came after an appeal was filed by the town, and that the new rate may save policyholders money with their fire insurers.
“It will perhaps lower your fire insurance premiums,” Mire said to residents. “That’s on a case by case basis. It goes into effect February 10. So, as of February 10, contact your insurance company and let them know of the changes, and hopefully that will lower your insurance.”