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https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-HI-C...aWNrPXRydWU=This stuff works good. my sump pump failed 2 years ago. woke up to 6 in. works to get that moisture out. Now I keep 4 in the basement all the time. They are about 1/4 full. Didn't know there was so much moisture down there. And that's were I keep my coins
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@John1, I just saw this topic. My wife and I wish you and your family the best, and our hearts go out to you.
Depending on the scope of the flooding, watch for a disaster declaration. That may free some federal or state funds to help. If the flooding is widespread, relief organizations like Samaritan's Purse and American Red Cross may be able to provide some help.
Be very, very careful with mold. It can cause horrible respiratory problems, and in the time of COVID could make you more susceptible to illness. Please take care.
Please stay in touch, so we know how you are doing.
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05/23/2020 12:06 pm
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I know you said your cars were under water, but here's hoping the rest of your belongings are salvageable or undamaged.
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Almost hate to ask - how much help will insurance be in this situation?
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Almost hate to ask - how much help will insurance be in this situation? $5000 for the basement.Nothing for the garage or four sheds. Quote:
In airtight containers? No,but they are on the second floor. Quote:
federal or state funds to help. I heard there will be some kind of help but not sure if we will qualify. Quote:
belongings are salvageable or undamaged. most stuff in basement was on shelves,the stuff we have to toss was so called "second priority" stuff. John1 
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05/23/2020 7:56 pm
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Really sorry to hear of your flood John. I'm sure it makes all of us cringe to think of having to try and deal with something like that. It is a change in temperature that will cause the moisture in the air to condensate on the warm side of the plastic, so be careful in that regard. Sort of like the moisture on the warm side of a window.
One of the things I have done in preparation for previous hurricane seasons is to get bunches of 5 gal buckets with lids (they have neoprene gaskets for an airtight seal). If a hurricane approaches and while the AC is running, to minimize moisture in the air, I put the coins in with a package of desiccant (dehumidifying packets). This way if we lose power for two weeks (again) they stand a chance. I hope I don't have to really test the system though.
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Great idea,thanks. John1 |
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Hope things are getting back to somewhat normal for you! Did you have flood insurance?
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Slowly but surely,no flood insurance. John1 |
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Glad to see you still posting regularly and hope things are improving.
I do remodeling and know there is no way insurance covers all losses after something like this but hope it took the edge off the sting.
And I hope the outbuildings weren't total losses.
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Well so far we filled a 30 yard dumpster and are 80% cleaned up. Going here on a regular basis breaks up the monotony of the clean up. John1 |
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Glad to hear you've made some good progress in 6 weeks or so.
And really glad you stop by here for "refreshments".
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Well so far we filled a 30 yard dumpster and are 80% cleaned up I need to get one of those to. But just because I have to much junk in the basement. Sounds like your making good progress. Don't forget Bleach is your friend. Good luck. Question was this from the darn or 2 Failures?
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Not the dams,it was 9" of rain in 24 hours. John1 |
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