Now THIS sucks.
http://www.wkrn.com/global/story.asp?s=12477604
Katrina survivor loses Bellevue townhome in flood
Posted: May 13, 2010 1:44 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Like many in her Bellevue neighborhood, Heidi VanAlsdorf is beginning the rebuilding process.
Unlike everyone else, VanAlsdorf has lived through two national disasters.
She moved to Nashville five years ago from New Orleans after surviving Hurricane Katrina.
"I didn't think I'd be going through this again in my lifetime, especially five years later," she told News 2 Thursday while standing in the gutted first floor of her River Plantation townhome.
VanAlsdorf lost everything on the first floor in last week's flooding and does not have flood insurance.
In New Orleans, VanAlsdorf lost several items in her garage including her lawnmower, bicycle and patio furniture set, among other things.
At the time, she registered with FEMA.
VanAlsdorf said it took the organization a month to call her to set up an appointment and by then she was in already in Nashville so she cancelled her claim.
"It wasn't worth it to have someone come inspect a home I'm [wasn't] planning on living in in the first place," she explained.
VanAlsdorf has again registered with FEMA. She's looking at $30,000 to $40,000 in damages and hopes to receive a grant.
She calls FEMA's response now compared to five years ago like "night and day."
"I put in my claim on Thursday of last week, I was at the Bellevue Middle School, filled it out online there, had the folks assist me, and I actually received a call [Wednesday] night," she said. "I'm going to have a FEMA representative come out and inspect my home and inspect the damages."
The first step for flood victims is to apply for federal aid online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
A FEMA inspector will then contact applicants to assess damages.
Victims are reminded that FEMA inspectors wear an official FEMA photo ID badge. They will not ask for personal information, such as a Social Security number or request payment at the time of the inspection.
http://www.wkrn.com/global/story.asp?s=12477604
Katrina survivor loses Bellevue townhome in flood
Posted: May 13, 2010 1:44 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Like many in her Bellevue neighborhood, Heidi VanAlsdorf is beginning the rebuilding process.
Unlike everyone else, VanAlsdorf has lived through two national disasters.
She moved to Nashville five years ago from New Orleans after surviving Hurricane Katrina.
"I didn't think I'd be going through this again in my lifetime, especially five years later," she told News 2 Thursday while standing in the gutted first floor of her River Plantation townhome.
VanAlsdorf lost everything on the first floor in last week's flooding and does not have flood insurance.
In New Orleans, VanAlsdorf lost several items in her garage including her lawnmower, bicycle and patio furniture set, among other things.
At the time, she registered with FEMA.
VanAlsdorf said it took the organization a month to call her to set up an appointment and by then she was in already in Nashville so she cancelled her claim.
"It wasn't worth it to have someone come inspect a home I'm [wasn't] planning on living in in the first place," she explained.
VanAlsdorf has again registered with FEMA. She's looking at $30,000 to $40,000 in damages and hopes to receive a grant.
She calls FEMA's response now compared to five years ago like "night and day."
"I put in my claim on Thursday of last week, I was at the Bellevue Middle School, filled it out online there, had the folks assist me, and I actually received a call [Wednesday] night," she said. "I'm going to have a FEMA representative come out and inspect my home and inspect the damages."
The first step for flood victims is to apply for federal aid online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
A FEMA inspector will then contact applicants to assess damages.
Victims are reminded that FEMA inspectors wear an official FEMA photo ID badge. They will not ask for personal information, such as a Social Security number or request payment at the time of the inspection.
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