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Posted on 8/17/16 at 12:29 pm to SuperSaint
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sorry but I call complete bullshite
Then take it up with the usgs. I didn't make it up.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 12:35 pm to SuperSaint
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sorry but I call complete bullshite
...source?
According to that map, Louisiana has a 4% -8% chance of a minor earthquake every 50 years. Something that is a 500 year event would be 2/10ths percent chance. There are suggestions that this is a 1000 year event.
So he's technically correct about the earthquake probability if not damage probability from whatever they call "minor" quakes. Point being that while flooding in Louisiana is common, the word "extraordinary" probably doesn't do an event of this magnitude justice.
I've been through a 4.5. It was a "minor" quake that caused no damage to the building where I was at the time. Some homes had a broken window here or there. I think a pipe burst nearby. On the flip side....even a localized, "minor" flood can cause catastrophic damage to a home though. That has to be taken into account in assessing risk.
31 inches of rain in Watson in 48 hours is incredibly rare and unusual, and it having a 2/10ths percent chance of occurring is plausable. The state of Louisiana averages about 64 inches for the whole year.
This post was edited on 8/17/16 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 8/17/16 at 12:38 pm to dewster
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I've been through a 4.5. It was a "minor" quake that caused no damage. A "minor" flood can cause catastrophic damage to a home though.
we probably wouldn't feel a minor earthquake on this sludge we live on top of
Posted on 8/17/16 at 1:01 pm to Nado Jenkins83
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thats what the OP quoted moron
No. You misinterpreted what the article was saying and still are even after I told you that you did, moron.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 1:48 pm to moneyg
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. But that narrative that not being in a flood zone meant there was no need for insurance is a flat lie. I've spoken with numerous people who were flooded with no insurance...and every one of them had the internal conversation prior to the flood about whether they should have flood insurance.
Of course. Because you have to sign a page in your mortgage documents indicating you aren't in a zone that requires flood insurance.
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Don't convince yourself that it is someone else's fault.
I think you missed my point...
Posted on 8/17/16 at 1:56 pm to stout
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No. You misinterpreted what the article was saying and still are even after I told you that you did, moron.
your interpretation is nothing more than an opinion.
that article is very vague.
sorry your dumbass didn't buy insurance. better luck next time
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:05 pm to Nado Jenkins83
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again, not talking about them
Well that's who everyone else is talking about.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:10 pm to TheBoo
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Well that's who everyone else is talking about.
I replied first to a quote of uninsured in floodzone
people got all prissy about people not in floodzone.
thats the summary
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:13 pm to Nado Jenkins83
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sorry your dumbass didn't buy insurance. better luck next time
I don't live anywhere near where it flooded, you fricking idiot.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:15 pm to stout
quote:If this is the case, why should anyone ever buy flood insurance? If they will be bailed out anyway, there is ZERO point.
vs helping working class people in a time of need.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:21 pm to lsunurse
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Why can't people just be happy that they aren't facing what sooo many are facing right now. Talk about kick a man in the face when they are down.
I never kicked anyone when they were down. I've got family coming pickup furniture that we are giving to anyone who needs it, we've donated money, and I literally just walked in from bringing supplies to one of the trucks they are trying to fill here in TX. I just said I don't think it's depressing that the average payout is 7500. I think it's kind of awesome that we can give an average of 7500 to entire area that get devastated like this. It may not solve all problems. But it's quite a bit of money for people not having to pay premiums for it. You may not be able to rebuild, but 7500 is quite a help in my opinion.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:22 pm to lsupride87
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If this is the case, why should anyone ever buy flood insurance? If they will be bailed out anyway, there is ZERO point.
SBA Loan =/= Bailed Out.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:23 pm to Golfer
quote:I have no issue with the loans
SBA Loan
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:28 pm to stout
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I don't live anywhere near where it flooded, you fricking idiot.
then what are you so upset about?
wife left you?
erectile disfunction?
alcoholic?
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:42 pm to stout
quote:you can rationalize it however you like, but it is forced redistribution of wealth and that is always wrong.
This is such a stupid statement. There's a difference in paying people to have more kids, not work, and being a drain on society vs helping working class people in a time of need.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:52 pm to dewster
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and worth pointing out that a lot of flood victims here were not in flood zones.
I don't understand how/why this is some sort of saving grace for people that didn't have flood insurance. It is entirely plausible to flood even if you're not in a flood zone. If you don't live in a flood zone, it is cheap as shite to buy the insurance.
If you don't live in a flood zone and you don't carry flood insurance, the risk is still there, but you're choosing to bear the burden of that risk yourself. That is fine, but it is still a gamble no less. If you crap out and lose, get your FEMA check and move on, but don't come here explaining all the good reasons you didn't have insurance because their aren't any (assuming you didn't self-insure).
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:54 pm to slackster
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it is cheap as shite to buy the insurance.
it is cheap, and will cover something like a water pipe bursting in your house, which most standard policies won't
Posted on 8/17/16 at 4:59 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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quote: This is such a stupid statement. There's a difference in paying people to have more kids, not work, and being a drain on society vs helping working class people in a time of need.
you can rationalize it however you like, but it is forced redistribution of wealth and that is always wrong.
At least you get some of those dollars back by getting working families back on their feet.
The other redistribution is just to keep a vote alive and multiplying.
Posted on 8/17/16 at 5:00 pm to 777Tiger
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it is cheap, and will cover something like a water pipe bursting in your house, which most standard policies won't
yep had this happen while i was away at work.
shite ran for 2 days before I got home.
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