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Glad to hear that the SW Florida crew are safe and mostly undamaged. I live in Naples, about a half mile from the gulf. We got two feet of water on the ground floor. I am in a second floor unit, so only my garage, storage area, and hallway took on water. My car, however sat in salt water for an indeterminate amount of time and now we can't even let me open the doors (its in something called "Safety Mode").
I was in Portugal while all this was happening. My homewatch person is also the on site manager at a nearby property - note to self, when a natural disaster happens, he won't have time to deal with me. Luckily, a friend went over and checked on my place, sent pictures and arranged to have the affected drywall cut out. I feel sad for people in the ground floor units; I have gotten calls from a couple asking if they can rent my condo until theirs is repaired.
Insurance has been responsive - they are sending adjusters from all over the country. I have been assigned to someone in Pennsylvania for my flood insurance claim, he is driving down and expects to arrive on Sunday. Car insurance has told me to tow my car to the dealer. The dealer is closed until further notice and tow trucks are busy clearing cars and debris from major roadways. It's going to sit in place for quite some time.
Power came on briefly yesterday, then went out again. They are saying October 9, but it may be earlier. The next question is when to go back - I have an apartment in Lisbon and can stay away as long as needed. I will be play it by ear.
Be safe out there.
Wow. You certainly have so much on your plate!!!! I'm so sorry for all you are having to deal with. Glad at least your second floor was spared. Thinking of you, what an ordeal!