CajunBillsBacker Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Well guys, the levee did breach and I ended up with a foot of water in my house. Not everything was lost because I put all that I could fit on top of tables, but I did lose my fridge, stove, washer, and dryer. I lost a bunch of clothes also. The water is completely drained. I have to redo my flooring in the whole house because it's all soft. The toilet in the bathroom went through the floor, and there is another hole I noticed underneath the tile in the wash room. Yesterday, it was pretty neat to see choppers flying over my house with large sand bags to block the water so they can fix levee. Today I just got assistance from FEMA, and yesterday Red Cross gave us alot of cleaning supplies and assistance. Now i'm waiting to hear back from my insurance when they can come look at the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 The weather isn't too bad right now, but the water surge is forcing us to evacuate. A police officer just came to my door and said we must leave now because the levee a block away from my house is about to collapse. The water is at the levee's top and about to go over. They said if the levee doesn't hold, then i'll have 5 feet of water in my house. Well, see you guys when I get back, wish me luck! 451870[/snapback] Stay strong, and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Good luck and God speed. Let us know when you're safe (again ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Good luck and God speed. Let us know when you're safe (again ). 451872[/snapback] Good luck CBB, we are pulling for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 bump with update in the original post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Sorry about your home, but it sounds like it could've been worse. At least you and your family are all ok. Good luck with the insurance stuff! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Glad you're safe Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Well, Im one to always see a silver lining. I hope that through all this turmoil and hastle that you come out ahead on your house. Maybe in the insurance settlement you can actually upgrade things. Fridge, stove, ummmm 70" HD Plasma screen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 And what about that Directv Satellite that someone pilfered from the side of your house?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Some good news. I hope you were smart enough to buy flood insurance, no matter the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Thanks! Yes, we do have flood insurance, so we won't have to pay for anything. Knowing the area I moved into surrounded by bodies of water on all sides, I wasn't gonna move here if I couldn't get flood insurance. Neighbors told me that this is the first time the water has gotten that high since 1942. FEMA also told us that they pay for people to raise their houses in flooded areas, so i'm concidering about 5 more feet to assure this won't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Ever consider living on a boat? Actually, I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Ever consider living on a boat? Actually, I have. 456822[/snapback] Actually I did until these two storms passed. You should see how many house boats are in the middle of the highways, or sunk, or upside down now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Actually I did until these two storms passed. You should see how many house boats are in the middle of the highways, or sunk, or upside down now. 456848[/snapback] Aren't houseboats seaworthy and could relocate before hurricanes strike? I do know that some are used as a tax dodge to establish a residence so to avoid real property and school taxes and suck up community services on the other guy's dime. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Actually I did until these two storms passed. You should see how many house boats are in the middle of the highways, or sunk, or upside down now. 456848[/snapback] I can believe it. I guess I was thinking cast off and head up river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdubs Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 watch out! http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/09/27/D8CSPNVO1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 watch out! http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/09/27/D8CSPNVO1.html 457027[/snapback] Flood insurance covers the cleanup of mold. Of course, Cajun was smart and got it, there was another less then intelligent person, who is a teacher non-the-less who chose not to. Good choice cajun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 stay safe bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Well guys, the levee did breach and I ended up with a foot of water in my house. Not everything was lost because I put all that I could fit on top of tables, but I did lose my fridge, stove, washer, and dryer. I lost a bunch of clothes also. The water is completely drained. I have to redo my flooring in the whole house because it's all soft. The toilet in the bathroom went through the floor, and there is another hole I noticed underneath the tile in the wash room.Yesterday, it was pretty neat to see choppers flying over my house with large sand bags to block the water so they can fix levee. Today I just got assistance from FEMA, and yesterday Red Cross gave us alot of cleaning supplies and assistance. Now i'm waiting to hear back from my insurance when they can come look at the damage. 451870[/snapback] Good luck with the reconstruction. Thank God no one in the family was hurt! Sounds like you have a more positive attitude than I would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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