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I'm really sorry to hear about your damage....Thats just a few pics. That tree is pretty serious on my house. Have many trees down. It will take weeks to clean this mess up.
I'm really sorry to hear about your damage....Thats just a few pics. That tree is pretty serious on my house. Have many trees down. It will take weeks to clean this mess up.
Did okay - had some soffit/flashing come loose in front of the house, which I nailed back on w/ some finishing nails (but it probably will need to be replaced), didn't lose power either. This one was much worse for our area than Ian was. I'm probably going up to Levy County at some point to assist w/ the debris removal (my company was the lead for Ian, and it sounds like we're getting this contract too). Downtown Gulfport took a beating, many of the waterfront places flooded. I'm guessing the barrier islands got beat up good too.I talked to my MIL this morning. She lives in Pasco, about 4-5 miles from the gulf, east of Tarpon Springs. They actually had very little wind and almost no heavy rain - she was disappointed as most of the ponds in her neighborhood are very low and she was hoping the storm would fill them up.
Any word from @BMF ? I saw pictures of flooding in Gulfport.
Where are you? (County, city?)Here are just a few. I have at least 15 trees down and some laying on my fence in several different places.
Same over here in Lake City. Probably not as many trees down but no powerWent to town and trees are down everywhere. Many in the roads. Power lines down everywhere. No power anywhere.
Glad to hear you guys are Ok.Did okay - had some soffit/flashing come loose in front of the house, which I nailed back on w/ some finishing nails (but it probably will need to be replaced), didn't lose power either. This one was much worse for our area than Ian was. I'm probably going up to Levy County at some point to assist w/ the debris removal (my company was the lead for Ian, and it sounds like we're getting this contract too). Downtown Gulfport took a beating, many of the waterfront places flooded. I'm guessing the barrier islands got beat up good too.
As I mentioned previously, I'm working for the company that the state contracted to handle the debris removal (we were the lead, but there were many other contractors doing most of the grunt work out in the field). Anyhow, if this debris cleanup goes like Ian the state & FEMA will pay for most of the cleanup - on your property and elsewhere. I imagine they'll establish a call center soon and a website for homeowners to make a "claim" (cost free) - FEMA mostly paid for about 75% and the state covers the remaining 25% ('mostly' because FEMA did deny a few claims - some people get ridiculous and they have to draw the line somewhere). So be on the lookout for the state to put something out - in the meantime I'd suggest you simply get the trees off your house, clear your driveway, etc but if any of it can wait, let FEMA/state take care of it (through the contractors).Live Oak, Suwannee county
Had a tree guy tell me that if you sign up with FEMA to help you clean up your property it will take 6 months or more and if your income is above a certain amount they wont help you.As I mentioned previously, I'm working for the company that the state contracted to handle the debris removal (we were the lead, but there were many other contractors doing most of the grunt work out in the field). Anyhow, if this debris cleanup goes like Ian the state & FEMA will pay for most of the cleanup - on your property and elsewhere. I imagine they'll establish a call center soon and a website for homeowners to make a "claim" (cost free) - FEMA mostly paid for about 75% and the state covers the remaining 25% ('mostly' because FEMA did deny a few claims - some people get ridiculous and they have to draw the line somewhere). So be on the lookout for the state to put something out - in the meantime I'd suggest you simply get the trees off your house, clear your driveway, etc but if any of it can wait, let FEMA/state take care of it (through the contractors).
FEMA aint got no money, biden spent it all on dumb sh*tHad a tree guy tell me that if you sign up with FEMA to help you clean up your property it will take 6 months or more and if your income is above a certain amount they wont help you.
Dan, I'm not sure about 6 months, but it will take a little time - they have to get all of the infrastructure set up, bring in all of the contractors, residents need to fill out their requests (after that someone comes to your house, takes pictures, verifies everything, etc). It's a process, but it gets done. I would guess they'll have this thing nearly 80% cleaned up within 3-6 months - it's mostly vegetative debris (vs. building/construction debris, which is much more time consuming to clean up). Also, before you do anything make sure to check with your insurance company. And he's wrong about income level, I saw waterfront mansions getting cleaned up.Had a tree guy tell me that if you sign up with FEMA to help you clean up your property it will take 6 months or more and if your income is above a certain amount they wont help you.
Thanks. I did file a claim for the tree on the roof. First ever insurance claim for anything in my life. They say my "hurricane" deductible is $6400.00.Dan, I'm not sure about 6 months, but it will take a little time - they have to get all of the infrastructure set up, bring in all of the contractors, residents need to fill out their requests (after that someone comes to your house, takes pictures, verifies everything, etc). It's a process, but it gets done. I would guess they'll have this thing nearly 80% cleaned up within 3-6 months - it's mostly vegetative debris (vs. building/construction debris, which is much more time consuming to clean up). Also, before you do anything make sure to check with your insurance company. And he's wrong about income level, I saw waterfront mansions getting cleaned up.
Just wait until you see how much they are now going to raise your premiums...Thanks. I did file a claim for the tree on the roof. First ever insurance claim for anything in my life. They say my "hurricane" deductible is $6400.00.
$658.00Just wait until you see how much they are now going to raise your premiums...