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The biting flies after Ivan broke me down. NightWatcher Aug 2017 #1
I'm sorry this happened to you. LuckyCharms Aug 2017 #2
I was digging out my ex inlaws. They were loaded, so it was ok NightWatcher Aug 2017 #5
Welcome to DU, LuckyCharms! calimary Aug 2017 #30
The floodwaters will be gone before mid-September, at least around here. Igel Aug 2017 #42
The Brazos is expected to crest here on Thursday. Hun Joro Aug 2017 #50
Thank you, calimary. LuckyCharms Aug 2017 #60
I felt like I had PTSD after Ivan FLPanhandle Aug 2017 #8
Someone made a sign for the entrance to the subdivision " no tourists please" NightWatcher Aug 2017 #13
When I got my own place stabalized... LuckyCharms Aug 2017 #62
After Gilbert we discovered that the Bob Marley statur near the stadium had a fresh water pipe malaise Aug 2017 #40
True that Lotusflower70 Aug 2017 #3
The stink never goes away. The_Casual_Observer Aug 2017 #4
Many have no flood insurance HopeAgain Aug 2017 #6
If they are dependent on the national flood insurance program they may have to wait. Igel Aug 2017 #43
How does one go about relieving themselves during and after a flood? stopbush Aug 2017 #7
Port-a-potties LeftInTX Aug 2017 #10
I assume people trapped for a couple of days just poop off the roof stopbush Aug 2017 #33
I would probably have a sudden case of constipation LeftInTX Aug 2017 #34
Floaters? Not Ruth Aug 2017 #52
aka "Trump Dumps" lastlib Aug 2017 #51
East coaster? Igel Aug 2017 #44
So, are you saying that even if the first floor if your home is flooded to the ceiling stopbush Aug 2017 #45
my pvc pipe outside drains are connected to -front-city/road storm water drains. back-city sewege Sunlei Aug 2017 #56
It depends on the layout of the sewer system whopis01 Aug 2017 #59
My son and his wife rent a 3rd floor apt in Houston LeftInTX Aug 2017 #9
The bad part is that there could very well be a worse storm in Houston next month Not Ruth Aug 2017 #11
No one will be rebuilt by next month and there could very well be a worse storm all along the ToxMarz Aug 2017 #20
Houston is one of the most vulnerable major cities in the world in terms of climate change Not Ruth Aug 2017 #21
An argument for sensible reconstruction. It won't be abandoned. ToxMarz Aug 2017 #24
K&R Solly Mack Aug 2017 #12
A "trillion" dollars? world wide wally Aug 2017 #14
And every bit of that construction debris has to be picked up and hauled away. trof Aug 2017 #15
That's right, trof. Everything needs to be discarded. LuckyCharms Aug 2017 #61
I've worked for a clean up company and a friend is with the one that... trof Aug 2017 #68
I took a walk last night, and tried to imagine it with....water up to my neck Skittles Aug 2017 #16
I'm so sorry, Skittles. LuckyCharms Aug 2017 #64
The money cost is only a part of it... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #17
I think probably would be healthier and wiser to rebuild elsewhere BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #18
Still, in a couple of weeks, we will see what we always see on cable news... BamaRefugee Aug 2017 #19
Sad Srkdqltr Aug 2017 #22
Welcome to DU, Srkdqltr! calimary Aug 2017 #29
No matter where you live Srkdqltr Aug 2017 #49
Worked for the Feds after Katrina. OldHippieChick Aug 2017 #23
Wonder what the odds are Duppers Aug 2017 #31
Floridians do it year after year and are used to the drill. I learned that OldHippieChick Aug 2017 #41
Inland, perhaps Austin? Duppers Aug 2017 #48
Austin is full. They_Live Aug 2017 #69
Thank You for sharing your thoughts and experiences.......k and r...no text.. Stuart G Aug 2017 #25
Most people closed their windows and locked their doors when they left Warpy Aug 2017 #26
I can't even begin to imagine what these people have before them. Fla Dem Aug 2017 #27
This is what I'm thinking too LeftInTX Aug 2017 #39
I've cleaned up after several floods mountain grammy Aug 2017 #28
I can't imagine what it's like... C Moon Aug 2017 #32
There was a great "Dirty Jobs" episode Big_K Aug 2017 #37
And to top it off, the Texas legislature and Governor Abbott gave the insurance lobby Dustlawyer Aug 2017 #38
Mortgage companies. marybourg Aug 2017 #53
I was very lucky, FEMA was there in 2 days... LuckyCharms Aug 2017 #63
+1 C Moon Aug 2017 #67
The water is full of petrochemicals in places. It's an industrial area. nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2017 #35
+1!!!! Thank You! Dustlawyer Aug 2017 #36
FYI: I have FEMA Flood Insurance. A bit of my driveway got torn away in some hurricane. FI does NOT WinkyDink Aug 2017 #46
I pray, give what I can, and mostly just bawl for all of people living in and near all the areas. a kennedy Aug 2017 #47
I read 80% of those whos homes flooded do not have flood insurance. 1,000s of renters can't go back. Sunlei Aug 2017 #54
Adjusters are already arriving tomorrow LeftInTX Aug 2017 #55
especially being a major city radius777 Aug 2017 #57
That is exactly what came to mind when viewing sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #58
My husband's comment cannabis_flower Aug 2017 #65
I see mold as one of the biggest problems womanofthehills Aug 2017 #66
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