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From multiple sources:
Make sure it is safe to return to your home. BBC article
Take pictures of everthing before you start cleanup!
Find and take a picture of the high water line in your home. Measure it from the ground up.
If you have insurance, contact your insurance company for instructions.
Make a detailed list of what has be lost/destroyed.
If you have no flood insurance, contact FEMA anyway.
Start the dry out process. More good info
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From a Facebook Post:
Please pass this info
to anyone who needs it:
1. File with FEMA and get your FEMA number ASAP! You will
need it for everything.
2. File a claim with BOTH your homeowner's and flood insurance. Even though it's a flood, homeowners will
cover some wind damage and most of them will give you money for "loss of
use" if you can't live in your house.
3. File for DSNAP-Disaster food stamps. ANYONE in
the affected areas can get them, they are not just for poor people. Do not be
proud, you can use the money you save on food to replace clothes and other
necessities.
4. File for Disaster Unemployment. Again, DO NOT BE
PROUD! If you can't live in your house or go to work because your work is
closed or flooded, this applies to you.
5. Get rental assistance. FEMA and SBA provide
rental assistance to help pay for a place to live until you can get back into
your house or find a new one.
6. If you want to buy a house, apply for an SBA
loan. The interest rates will be VERY CHEAP. Although it is called the SBA, it
is for homeowner too.
7. The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will
sometimes give away money as well. Just call them and apply.
8. Check local businesses for specials and
discounts for people in the affected flood areas. Businesses will offer
everything from half price pizza to furniture and clothing specials.
9. Call all of your bill collectors and notify them
that you are in the affected area and/or that your house flooded. Most will
delay your bill due dates for a month or two. This includes your mortgage
company, cable, electricity, water, credit card companies, phone etc.
10. Most importantly, allow people to help you!
They want to and you need the help!
Please pass this along to anyone who may benefit
from it.