Recovery Results

Story 1: Providing a Safe and Comfortable Place to Live

A homeowner had lived for an extended period of time in a used trailer next to his family home. The trailer had no heat or electricity and the living conditions, understandably, were very difficult for him.

The homeowner found out about the 2008 Flood Recovery Program (FRP) and called to ask if he could receive assistance. The answer was YES! The FRP moved him into an apartment until the “buy out” of his home with another flood relief effort took place. The FRP was able to provide him with the safe and comfortable living conditions he desperately needed.

 

Story 2: Repairing a Home and Restoring Hope for the Future

A homeowner had experienced very difficult conditions for some time: poor health, a painful divorce, and a declaration of bankruptcy due to flood-related home expenses--all contributing to making life extremely difficult for her. In addition, she no longer had carpeting in her house and used minimal heat to keep her expenses in check.

The homeowner also felt ashamed of the way her home looked and as a result, didn’t invite visitors over. She had become very depressed due to all of these problems and had given up hope.

She met with an FRP Case Manager and the Project Recovery case worker to discuss her multiple needs and they came up with a solution to change her life. They worked out a plan to re-carpet her home, replace her washer and dryer, provide weatherization and insulation, and even fix the sink holes in her yard. But most importantly, by repairing her home, the Case Managers were able to restore her sense of hope for the future.