Author Topic: We Lost Everything in the Floods (Read 4640 times)

Laina · « **on:** July 30, 2022, 08:32:01 PM »

I am still in a state of shock & processing it honestly…

Thursday, July 28th, around 2:00 am, Uzo & I lost everything we had in the severe flooding that’s ravaging KY at the moment. Our house, our possessions, our car, everything except each other & pets. I don’t even feel truly able to write about it in a coherent way here…please read these links & know we are alive, but in one of the most devastating periods of our lives. I hope you’re all well & never experience anything like this in your lifetimes.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/riley-noble-and-amber-smiths-four-children-die-after-being-swept-away-in-kentucky-flash-floods

https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuilding-after-kentucky-flood-takes-all

BMC_War Machine · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2022, 08:38:16 PM »

That is absolutely horrible Laina

I hope you and Uzo get everything back up and going soon. I know these rains and floods have been absolutely terrible. I live in WV, but where i am with my wife and kids we are fortunate to be above the flood areas. Sending prayers and good vibes your way!

X · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2022, 10:07:18 AM »

Jesus... At the very least you and uzo are okay (your pets too

). Belongings can be replaced and you guys can find a new place to live in time. But the most important thing is your lives. I would definitely recommend finding an area that's far above flood levels so you won't have a repeat of this incident. Just don't live along steep hills or cliffs as erosion is also another pants-kicker. Now's the time to plan ahead and keep an eye out on future seasonal patterns.