Author: wyattpt

Construction Once the floodwaters have subsided, decisions on what to do with the home need to be made. Rebuild, demolish, sell, or retrofit?These are all options, however what you’re allowed to do may not be your choice. Many jurisdictions, understandably so, want to remove structures from high risk flood plain areas. Some will have dollar… Read more

Claims and Mortgage Companies Flood Insurance Info If you have flood insurance, then you are fortunate. But it may not cover everything and getting the funds released to you might take a lot of work. Process & Things To Do Contact the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and file a claim Contact your homeowner’s insurance… Read more

Government Entities Here is a list of government agencies that you might come into contact with during and after a flooding event. There is a lot of information and overlap of information. It can be easy to get overwhelmed with website links and information. This will hopefully break things down a bit make it easier… Read more

Other Helpful Resources Flood Guides and Checklists Flood Safety Checklist Before, During and After a Flood Checklist Insurance Claims Checklist What to do before a flood Be Prepared For a Flood Flooded Homes Cleanup Guide Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters Disaster Cleanup & Repair For Your Home Recovering Emotionally After a Disaster Financial Recovery… Read more

This website is meant to tell our story of being flooded while living along a river and to hopefully help others who unfortunately find themselves in the same situation.  The Flood In 2019, we lived along the Elkorn River near Waterloo, NE (just west of Omaha). A series of events then lead to a perfect… Read more