Those poor people get it every year in Florida. Have a family member who lives there; house has been severely damaged two times. Did a complete restoration only to have it happen again, so much work. Imagine this year won't be any different. In the midwest, we are having a bad storm with winds from 25-46 MPH, all I'm worried about is the gutters filling up with leaves. Such a small worry in comparison.
You need to get filters for your gutters so the leaves don't collect in them. I'm sorry for your family, but after two such devastating restorations, I would think about moving to higher ground. The insurance must be astronomical - assuming they can get it.
This post was edited by Spunky at September 28, 2024 12:17 PM MDT
My brother lived there for 20 years and moved back around 10 years ago when he retired. He has been through several hurricanes, and never had any damage. It doesn't seem fair that some people get multiple hits.
Helene has been with me a couple of days and I'm worn out. The storm was so large it covered the whole state. My house is fine but I think my car may be a goner. I left it over at my sister's and their storm surge was more than ours and the car got flooded. I haven't even seen it. Too tired to care. I'll go over there tomorrow or Sunday and open it up. I'm sure if I should call insurance or maintenance people. When water went into the car reports are that the interior lights came on. How strange. Anyway.............
I'm sorry to hear that, but I guess of the two, the house is more important that it's not demolished. I would call the insurance company about your car and see what thy say.
If any water, any water, gets into a car due to hurricane it's totaled. Salt water seems to bring additional problems compared to fresh water flood water. I don't know if all insurance is the same; I have State Farm.
This post was edited by Thriftymaid at October 3, 2024 1:08 PM MDT
I lost my car in a flood once. It was a total loss. Stand back when you open it up - the smell will knock you over. At least that's how it was for me. Even if the car is drivable, you may never get rid of the smell. Good luck.
I just read that 91 have died directly from Helena. That is in several states, not just Florida. It really was an unimaginable thing to live through and it looks like Helene Jr. may be upon us this weekend. I pray not.
It's up to at least 121 deaths now and hundreds are missing. Helene was absolutely devastating and areas in NC have been almost levelled. It will take massive amount of funds just to clear debris so they can start rebuilding.
Florida was so prepared in its post-storm plans it's unbelievable that DeSantis sent Florida personnel to W NC to assist up there. I think he based it on getting services back to people...electricity, gas, cellular service, etc.
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