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re: Best Flood Recovery Advice for Our Texas Neighbors
Posted on 8/27/17 at 9:37 am to JudgeHolden
Posted on 8/27/17 at 9:37 am to JudgeHolden
I wonder if this guy got bused to Houston after Katrina, and is now back in business
On a more serious note, put any electronics you care about in Ziploc bags ASAP. They'll do the trick as long as they aren't held underwater
On a more serious note, put any electronics you care about in Ziploc bags ASAP. They'll do the trick as long as they aren't held underwater
This post was edited on 8/27/17 at 9:42 am
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Posted on 8/27/17 at 9:39 am to JudgeHolden
Go through each room and take pictures, plenty of them. If chaos ensues it is good to have a visual reminder to what exactly was in each room when dealing with insurances.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 9:59 am to szusa071
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Go through each room and take pictures, plenty of them.
Was coming here to say that.
If you have sandbags and have never used them, YouTube how to properly stack them.
Also, even if you don't flood, have your home sprayed for pests as soon as the waters recede. Bugs head for high ground just like the rest of us.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:03 am to JudgeHolden
Take your time throwing things out and don't get too many people helping where you lose track of what they are tearing out. I had a few friends that were trying to help that went a little crazy with the demo.
Use oscillating tool with a sheetrock blade to cut sheetrock just a foot over the water line. FEMA will not pay for higher.
Self contract if your mortgage company will let you. Line up a sheetrock contractor ASAP.
Order doors ASAP.
Use oscillating tool with a sheetrock blade to cut sheetrock just a foot over the water line. FEMA will not pay for higher.
Self contract if your mortgage company will let you. Line up a sheetrock contractor ASAP.
Order doors ASAP.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:07 am to RougeDawg
Don't forget to put tools up high with your valuables!
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:10 am to JudgeHolden
Bring something to cut yourself out of the attic if you have to go there. Also try not to fall asleep in the attic.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:18 am to RougeDawg
Agree 100% with too many people helping before you can get pics of everything
Take several pics from different angles of everything
Make sure you have a tape measure to use in pics
Rubbermaid containers are awesome
I used these when I couldn't find hard containers Ziploc totes
Be patient
Things will not be better tomorrow, next week or next month but they will get better
Rely on friends, neighbors, churches & strangers
Good luck & God Bless
Take several pics from different angles of everything
Make sure you have a tape measure to use in pics
Rubbermaid containers are awesome
I used these when I couldn't find hard containers Ziploc totes
Be patient
Things will not be better tomorrow, next week or next month but they will get better
Rely on friends, neighbors, churches & strangers
Good luck & God Bless
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:32 am to LSUJML
Good stuff in this thread.
Get heavy duty trash bags and make sure any unplugged electronics are dried out before testing.
Tuck your pants into socks inside boots, roll sleeves into gloves.
Put mold removal high on your list.
Good luck everyone and stay safe.
Get heavy duty trash bags and make sure any unplugged electronics are dried out before testing.
Tuck your pants into socks inside boots, roll sleeves into gloves.
Put mold removal high on your list.
Good luck everyone and stay safe.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:32 am to JudgeHolden
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:35 am to JudgeHolden
Take pictures of each room, ziplock important papers. If possible put things in attic.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:47 am to Bmath
Don't throw your cast iron cookware away. Put it aside and let it rust as it won't be a priority but sooner or later you can clean it and reseason.
I picked 12 pieces out of the trash at random houses around town, marked the address, took them home cleaned and reseasoned then brought back to where I found them and dropped off on the porch. I didn't flood but helped many friends who did and this was just an easy thing I could do that didn't cost anything but a bit of my time.
I picked 12 pieces out of the trash at random houses around town, marked the address, took them home cleaned and reseasoned then brought back to where I found them and dropped off on the porch. I didn't flood but helped many friends who did and this was just an easy thing I could do that didn't cost anything but a bit of my time.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:53 am to JudgeHolden
Don't throw out sinks with the cabinets. You can build temporary tables with plywood counters cut out for the sinks to use temporarily.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:00 am to JudgeHolden
All excellent advice. Tackle one problem at a time (easier said than done). Know that you aren't alone in this, and use this as an opportunity to get to know any neighbors you didn't know before. You'll get some comfort knowing you are all in this together. Keep all receipts, and if you have content insurance start an inventory list with pics of all lost items & their value. DON'T use words like "antique" or "vintage". It's a royal pain but will help expedite the process.
There's an app called Nextdoor. It allows you to connect with others in your neighborhood, and it's a godsend for sharing info (i.e. which contractors are good, which to avoid, any looters or suspicious activities seen, etc.)
Accept help from those you trust, and know you are in our prayers.
There's an app called Nextdoor. It allows you to connect with others in your neighborhood, and it's a godsend for sharing info (i.e. which contractors are good, which to avoid, any looters or suspicious activities seen, etc.)
Accept help from those you trust, and know you are in our prayers.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:01 am to Martini
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I picked 12 pieces out of the trash at random houses around town, marked the address, took them home cleaned and reseasoned then brought back to where I found them and dropped off on the porch. I didn't flood but helped many friends who did and this was just an easy thing I could do that didn't cost anything but a bit of my time
Dude. That's a solid Karma bump. Props to you for that.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 12:11 pm to Sentrius
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Anything in your house that's been thoroughly touched by flood water is compromised and has to go. There's no telling what was in the water and there's no amount of bleach that can make it safe enough to stay in your house.
It may be one of your most prized possessions or some random item but it's still compromised if exposed to dirty, bacteria ridden flood water long enough.
Anything solid wood will be fine.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 12:32 pm to JudgeHolden
Try to take the recovery one day at a time. Remember you're all in it together. Storms tear our homes and possessions apart. But, they bring people closer to one another. Help the elderly first.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 12:35 pm to BigPerm30
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Go to Lowes and find some Latinos to help you. They work awesome.
This is your advice for Texans?
Posted on 8/27/17 at 12:40 pm to JudgeHolden
hope you had flood insurance
Posted on 8/27/17 at 2:40 pm to JudgeHolden
This thread has some good info. Maybe a sticky in order?
Posted on 8/27/17 at 3:05 pm to JudgeHolden
As of right now, take pics of the inside of your house now. Provide them to your adjuster if it comes to that. It's much easier for your adjuster to provide adequate dollars if they can see your house prior to being gutted. Grab all important paperwork and put in zip lock bags. Remember, if your unable to return for days mold will set in. If you have pictures, diplomas, etc on the walls it can mold. Take them down and store if possible. Pack meds, a night bag and such. If your AC's will crank upon your return, run those units non stop until they die. If your adjuster notes they are running at the time of inspection they will not pay for new units. However you can have a licensed ac company write a letter stating they must be replaced, provided they go under water. It worked for me anyways. I can write a book. I can submit more information later. Stay calm. It's going to be tough but you can make it.
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