They must rebuild. I can say that because my home was flooded by the Flint River in 1994. It was a devastating flood and it was deemed the "500 year" flood. Our house was our home. We loved that place and it had so much character. We could have left it all and started all over but we chose to rebuild. The house was still standing but it did have some foundation problems that we were able to fix as best we could. All that was left after we had to tear out all the wet walls and such were the bricks and roof. It took over a year because my dh and his uncle did almost all the work but we were "at home". There was nothing like being able to spend your first night back in your home!! I was born in this town and I did not want to leave. However....that 500 year flood did not wait another 500 years. We had another flood in 1998. Water did not get in our hoses this time but we did have to evacuate again and after that the feeling was gone for us. We sold our home to FEMA and they tore it down and it was turned into green space. It was a hard decision but we did move to the next county over and started over in a brand new house. None of the character the old house had and we have never fit in with all the folks here in this neighborhood. We miss the old neighborhood even though some left and never returned.
It will be hard decisions for most of these people but if they want to go back thay should be able to go back.
It will be hard decisions for most of these people but if they want to go back thay should be able to go back.
