Houston Flood Relief
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On Monday, April 18th 2016 our apartment and car were completely destroyed by the flood that affected the Greater Houston area. You may have heard about the disaster on the news - the storm and resulting flood left entire buildings and streets underwater.
We lived on the first floor and despite our best efforts, we were not able to prevent water from pouring in to our home. The entire street is still flooded and closed off, and the water level continues to rise in our neighborhood because of the way the streets are sloped. Our car was fully submerged on Monday and at this point there is no chance that it will work again when it dries.
Fortunately, we managed to escape in the middle of the night. We waded through waist high water until we reached a shallow area and a family member picked us up. Due to the length of the walk we were unable to take anything with us except for our cell phones, wallets, phone chargers, and toothpaste (all carried in a tiny water proof lunchbox). Now, these are our only possessions.
The insurance companies have made it clear that we will not be recieving any aid. We are homeless and without transportation, although temporarily staying with family.
This page was started at the request of several people, because everyone was interested in helping us out. I am so grateful for the love and support that has been sent our way and I am honoured that so many are willing to assit us in rebuilding our lives.
Thank you so much for contributing and I will keep everyone updated on our progress.
We lived on the first floor and despite our best efforts, we were not able to prevent water from pouring in to our home. The entire street is still flooded and closed off, and the water level continues to rise in our neighborhood because of the way the streets are sloped. Our car was fully submerged on Monday and at this point there is no chance that it will work again when it dries.
Fortunately, we managed to escape in the middle of the night. We waded through waist high water until we reached a shallow area and a family member picked us up. Due to the length of the walk we were unable to take anything with us except for our cell phones, wallets, phone chargers, and toothpaste (all carried in a tiny water proof lunchbox). Now, these are our only possessions.
The insurance companies have made it clear that we will not be recieving any aid. We are homeless and without transportation, although temporarily staying with family.
This page was started at the request of several people, because everyone was interested in helping us out. I am so grateful for the love and support that has been sent our way and I am honoured that so many are willing to assit us in rebuilding our lives.
Thank you so much for contributing and I will keep everyone updated on our progress.
Organizer
Camille S
Organizer
Lakewood Forest, TX
