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Posted on 8/27/16 at 10:06 pm to Bushmaster
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Maria, did your brother ever get in touch with you? You were saying a while back where he wouldn't respond.
Yes we have been in touch frequently through all of this. He has apologized and all is forgiven with him...he was just being typical hippie and just not thinking...there wasn't any malicious intent. He is also flying in next weekend so we can both be there to support our family in this.
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If there is anything I can do, I am only a couple hours out of BR.
Thanks Bush, I really appreciate it
Posted on 8/27/16 at 10:09 pm to lsunurse
My wife's whole family got flooded out and my best friend almost drowned trying to save an old lady.
This post was edited on 8/28/16 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 8/27/16 at 10:12 pm to Bushmaster
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My wife's whole family got flooded out in Central
I'm so sorry to hear that. So many people affected. Is her family doing ok? They have a safe place to stay at? How is your wife doing? I'm sure this must weigh very heavy on her seeing her family having to deal with this.
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my best friend almost drowned trying to save an old lady.
I'm really surprised the death toll has been relatively low considering. Sounds like the water just came up soo fast in places. That woman was very blessed that your friend was there to help her out.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 10:38 pm to jwall3
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DSNAP is state run
DSNAP is governed/funded by FEMA and administered by the state.
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Policy Basics: Introduction to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program)
The federal government pays the full cost of SNAP benefits and splits the cost of administering the program with the states, which operate the program.
SNAP eligibility rules and benefit levels are, for the most part, set at the federal level and uniform across the nation
In fiscal year 2015, the federal government spent about $75 billion on SNAP.
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Posted on 8/27/16 at 10:41 pm to jwall3
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No secret. Walk in with ID and list of people living at residence that was flooded along with their SS#'s. Must be an adult living at the damaged address who shows up. Be ready to describe the losses and estimate losses along with expenses so far plus expected expenses through Sep 8. Also income per month and whether or not your pay was impacted by the flood. Simple
Many thanks! The telephone people must not know what is going on if you showed up and got DSNAP.
Will pass this on to my relatives.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 10:52 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
My advice is pre-register and show up and answer the questions honestly. No one can tell you if you qualify or not until you show up. They may turn them down. I have no idea what the details of their situation is, but no one on the phone can tell you. You have to go through the process.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 10:53 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
And you are welcome
Posted on 8/27/16 at 11:02 pm to jwall3
In the old days, my siblings had good paying jobs and helped each other out. Now, half of us are retired/disabled and live on fixed incomes.
Some assistance is really needed since I can no longer send money.
My sister is pre-registered, after much prompting.
Some assistance is really needed since I can no longer send money.
My sister is pre-registered, after much prompting.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 11:06 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
I hope she is able to qualify.
These are people that really need DSNAP then. People are already very stressed out about finances and everything else from this disaster. They need to make sure they are able to have resources so they are still properly eating. The tremendous amount of stress people are facing will weaken an immune system and make people much more easily susceptible to getting sick so getting enough to eat and all your nutrients is even more important right now. ESP for the very old, very young, and those with medical conditions.
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Now, half of us are retired/disabled and live on fixed incomes.
These are people that really need DSNAP then. People are already very stressed out about finances and everything else from this disaster. They need to make sure they are able to have resources so they are still properly eating. The tremendous amount of stress people are facing will weaken an immune system and make people much more easily susceptible to getting sick so getting enough to eat and all your nutrients is even more important right now. ESP for the very old, very young, and those with medical conditions.
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Posted on 8/27/16 at 11:19 pm to lsunurse
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People are already very stressed out about finances and everything else from this disaster. They need to make sure they are able to have resources so they are still properly eating. The tremendous amount of stress people are facing will weaken an immune system and make people much more easily susceptible to getting sick so getting enough to eat and all your nutrients is even more important right now. ESP for the very old, very young, and those with medical conditions.
You nailed it concerning old people!
I have no idea why someone down voted you.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 11:23 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
On top of eating...I would highly encourage senior citizens to get a flushot this season and a shingles shot if they haven't already.
I already know someone in BR (not a senior citizen) that just was diagnosed with a very mild case of shingles...likely from all the stress from this. If you have had the chickenpox before...the shingles virus is already in your system but dormant. It can surface during times of intense stress or when your immune system is weakened. I would say this flood disaster is a time of intense stress.
I already know someone in BR (not a senior citizen) that just was diagnosed with a very mild case of shingles...likely from all the stress from this. If you have had the chickenpox before...the shingles virus is already in your system but dormant. It can surface during times of intense stress or when your immune system is weakened. I would say this flood disaster is a time of intense stress.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 11:56 am to toosleaux
FEMA finally called my dad this morning. Inspection is tomorrow am. I'm praying hard it goes well.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:30 pm to lsunurse
Supposed to be here at noon today. I'm still waiting....
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:34 pm to LurkingNoMore
FEMA came out last Monday and I had the email confirming the amount on Friday. Mr. Greg, the adjuster, was super nice and honest. Even tried to have a heart to heart with me.
Anyone know anything about this elevating the home before rebuilding crap?
Anyone know anything about this elevating the home before rebuilding crap?
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:47 pm to gsvar2004
quote:That's an interesting question. Not much, honestly. At least certainly not now.
Out of curiousity how much equity do you have in your home?
We were able to get a Rural Development loan when we first bought. I was a teacher and my soon-to-be wife was getting her masters (which she was getting paid for as a TA). An RD requirement is "low" income. We moved in the same week we got married. An RD loan also means no money down. But after 5 years, growing developments, and Juban crossing, homes in our neighborhood at our size were going for 160k. That would have given me 30k in equity. We still owe 130k on the house.
We bought well under our means, even on such a small income because we had so much saved. And that's even more true now since we've both changed jobs and gross 120k together. With bonuses, that can be as high as 140k. We were about 2 years away from moving into what would have hopefully been our "final" home, probably something in the 250-300k range. Having a second child isn't in the cards for us, so we don't need much to be happy and comfortable. Of course, this changes all of that. We are likely going to have to stay an extra 5-7 years for things to make financial sense again. It's tough to lose so much that you've worked for and start over, but that's what we are looking at.
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Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:47 pm to lsunurse
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FEMA finally called my dad this morning. Inspection is tomorrow am. I'm praying hard it goes well.
Good to hear Nurse. Make sure he has his drivers license and a proof of ownership handy. It's the first two things they ask. My dad used his mortgage statement from last month.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:54 pm to toosleaux
Yeah I already told him that and he will have all that ready.
Posted on 8/29/16 at 2:28 pm to toosleaux
Their inspection was this am. Woke up to a text saying their case updated. I go online to look...FEMA IS SAYING MY DAD IS DENIED FOR EVERYTHING BECAUSE HE HAS FLOOD INSURANCE!!!! He doesn't!!! My dad is on the phone with them now and is freaking out. Even showed the inspector his home owner's policy that clearly states he had NO flood coverage.
Posted on 8/29/16 at 2:31 pm to lsunurse
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Their inspection was this am. Woke up to a text saying their case updated. I go online to look...FEMA IS SAYING MY DAD IS DENIED FOR EVERYTHING BECAUSE HE HAS FLOOD INSURANCE!!!! He doesn't!!! My dad is on the phone with them now and is freaking out. Even showed the inspector his home owner's policy that clearly states he had NO flood coverage.
This happened to a coworker. There is a fax line you can send a copy of your declarations page showing no flood insurance. She was able to get it cleared up pretty quickly. Did your dad accidentally say he had flood insurance?
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