Residents, this was a swift and dangerous rain. I have
not heard of any residents being injured and that is a blessing. Public Works
got flooded, some City cars and other equipment are damaged, and the new levee
was almost breeched, but it held.
I am grateful that all of you are safe! Please report any
losses to your insurance companies. Also document with pictures. That will make
your claims easier. If you can, find any receipts that you may have. If you owe
on your car, notify your bank, credit union, or whoever is your lender ASAP.
Unless the County Executive declares our area a disaster
area, and they should, (I am reaching out to them now), there may not be any
help coming. The last time this happened, there was some relief.
If you have flood insurance, reach out to your carrier
Immediately to be ahead of the rush that is sure to come.
Check on your neighbors. They may need help. I am not
sure of the status of the CERT Team, but I have asked the Interim City Manager,
Latasha Gatling to activate the CERT Team to help where needed.
NOTE: In light of our current disaster, the condition of
Public Works, and our equipment, there will be no recycling tomorrow.
