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Originally Posted by Instrument 41
Good morning Guys. Chiming in form Baton Rouge and we just went through what you guys are going through almost a exactly a year ago. We had the 1000 year flood. The shock of the flooding is now dwindling, but the long term issues are going to FAR outweigh the shock of the flooding. We had 1000's of folks that flooded and had no flood insurance, didn't need it. Homes in X flood zone got 6 feet of water due to back flooding. Some of these families are still not in their homes. The FEMA flood insurance program is broke. The clean up , and rebuilding is sooo long and arduous. The drywall, 1 foot above the flood mark, and EVERYTHING below that to the slab must be thrown out. Cabinets, flooring, everything. Some who had tile flooring though that it would be ok, but when the mold began to grow in the voids under their tile and it began to pop up after they had done all the major work and painting are now having to do their floors after the fact. And think how long it going to take to get replacement material for your house, especially cabinets, when thousands of others are trying to do the same thing. The city had a major issue over here on where to put all the debris. Imagine the sheetrock, appliances, furniture, flooring , insulation, ect..in a pile in your front yard for weeks, rotting and mildewing. Sorry guys but your issues are just barely starting.
Necessities- Bleach, dehumidifiers, cleaning supplies, shovels, hammers, crow bars, rubber gloves, breathing mask. Remember the longer you wait to do this removal mold will literally take over.
I was part of the Cajun navy during our event last year. Couldn't make it to help yall out but looks like my brothers are doing what they set out to do. Our prayers and support are heading your way. You will never imagine to outcome and results of this event till your way on the other side of this.
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The scenario in this post is now delivering a gut punch to thousands of people as they return to their home and many more are going to get it over the next few days. Flood insurance or not, this is a life altering event mentally, physically, emotionally and financially. The question so many now express is "what next? what do I do".
I spent several days in NOLA about 6 weeks after Katrina and I will never forget what I saw (just as described above) and this is going to be worse. Literally mountains of dead refrigerators, air conditioners. Piled in front of every house was a mountain of sheetrock, molding furniture, mattresses by the thousands and there was still no power then, it was pitch black at night ( great scenario for the zombie apocalypse)..
and where are the workers going to come from to start the process of repairing all the damage ?? where are they going to stay, eat ?? and rip-off artists, scammers will be coming out of the woodwork...