re: Buddy of mine just heard back from FEMA- giving him $23,000

1,800 square foot house. Water did not get above the baseboards in any room of our house and one room even stayed dry somehow. We only gutted 1' as we didn't see any reason to go higher, as we got to it quick and it seems the water was not in the house long at all. By the time the FEMA inspector came we had already sheet rocked and laid new flooring and were installing trim.

They gave us 13K, which was just about enough to cover the repairs.

We were pleasantly surprised. After seeing people's experiences online and talking to people I am of the belief that the individual who inspects plays a big role in what you get. She was very accommodating and even asked "loaded questions", which helped a ton during the inspection phase. She pointed out things that "may need to be done, etc".

Household income is around 185K, but as others have said I don't believe that matters. Not like they ask for any proof of income or anything.

Inspection was done Thursday, award status on Friday and money in my account today. Seamless process and I am very impressed.