Minnow gets flooded - (still waiting on FEMA approval)
Closer to Home
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 26, 2017. This video and interview was taken on September 12, 2017. It's a first hand account of @Vischangefitness, Brian Kent's harrowing experience and road to recovery. This is all so surreal because I have spent several Christmases and other holidays in this home. I occupied the couch and guest bedroom during some of the hardest days of my young adult life. It's safe to say that this home was a sanctuary to me and @despool at one point.
The Obvious Questions
Did they have flood insurance?
Yes, for 20 years. The flood insurance only covers 4 walls and builder grade flooring. That means that they only get sheet rock, insulation, and paint. Flood insurance does not cover appliances and furniture.
Did they apply for FEMA?
Yes, they applied for FEMA assistance over 20 days ago and haven't been approved yet. The only people approved immediately, are the ones living in Red Cross shelters.
Where are they living?
FEMA gave them a 30 day voucher for housing in a town 70 miles north of Houston
What can I expect to see in the video?
You get to hear the story about Macy's in Deerbrook Mall that attempted to tow the flood victims cars during the flood, including @VischangeFitness
You get a walk-through of the Kent residence and see before and after.
You get to see how their entire neighborhood was turned into a ghost town over night.
What's the purpose of this post?
It's to raise awareness of their situation and all liquid SBD from this post will be donated to @vischangefitness. We know it won't change his life, but it will uplift his spirits. He may be a minnow, but damn it he is OUR MINNOW.
For those of you that want to donate in support of this post, please donate directly to @vischangefitness
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All photos are taken by @vischangefitness and @xtrodinarypilot
All video taken by @xtrodinarypilot for @harveyrelieffund
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Damn - I can't comprehend how hard it must be to watch your home getting destroyed while knowing that you can't do anything to stop it.
Good sharing.
Thanks for sharing @harveyrelieffund
Absolutely, thank you for the support.
Great post. This was super sad.
My thoughts are with you while you rebuild your home and life.
Sorry for such a misfortune @harveyrelieffund. I wish you all the best
Wow, this is so awful and sad. Insurance companies are heartless and greedy!
Yeah the whole insurance fiasco makes very little sense. It's crazy how you can pay all that money and still be denied the service.
wow... I hope you get more steem soon .
I hope we can raise more steem for his story as well. It isn't much, but we know that it will make some difference no matter how small.
Sure... But I hope he help others too there.
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It would be so crazy for that to happen. We are behind all of you in getting everything back to normal!