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  • 8214
    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. 

      September 27, 2024 2:52 PM MDT
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  • 3758
    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
      September 27, 2024 3:56 PM MDT
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  • 8214
    They may have received emergency funds from the government if they didn't have insurance.
      September 27, 2024 4:29 PM MDT
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  • 3758
    I see.
      September 28, 2024 8:08 AM MDT
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  • 8214
    Said the blind man who picked up his hammer and saw.  hahahaha oops...just had to say it. 
      September 28, 2024 8:27 AM MDT
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  • 11037
    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.
      September 28, 2024 8:57 AM MDT
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  • 10654
    Same beach, different location. 
      September 27, 2024 3:13 PM MDT
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  • 17604
    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.............
      September 27, 2024 6:04 PM MDT
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  • 3758
    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.  
      September 28, 2024 8:11 AM MDT
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  • 17604
    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
      October 3, 2024 10:13 AM MDT
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  • 3758
    Salt water is corrosive.
      October 3, 2024 11:32 AM MDT
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  • 11037
    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.
      September 28, 2024 8:54 AM MDT
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  • 44628
    The center of the storm went directly over where my deceased sister used to live. I have no idea if her house survived.
      September 28, 2024 12:20 PM MDT
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  • 3719
    Homes and cars - the former a very serious loss for the owners.

    Lives though? Has this latest hurricane killed anyone?
      September 28, 2024 3:55 PM MDT
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  • 17604
    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.
      September 29, 2024 8:54 PM MDT
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  • 3758
    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.  
      September 30, 2024 3:09 PM MDT
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  • 17604
    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.  
      October 1, 2024 5:21 PM MDT
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  • 3758
    I think part of the reason FL was so well-prepared was because they have had so many hurricanes.  NC hasn't and this was a particularly bad one.  
      October 2, 2024 10:39 AM MDT
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