The water surge filled the lower level to the ceiling
We live 3 lots from the beach. The water surge filled the lower level to the ceiling, halfway up the garage and car. When my husband pumped the water from the lower level, there was 4′ feet
The day before the storm, I had left my home
The day before the storm, I had left my home at the urging of my son. We left and checked into a hotel. It should be noted that I am handicapped, and in a wheelchair. While at
We stayed in our home during Sandy
We stayed in our home during Sandy. That is until the water start pouring down the street. At that point my husband decided to stay and I packed up my two children and left. The trip out
My parents bought our home in 1958
My parents bought our home in 1958. In all those years, there was never any water in the house. We heeded the forecasts and elevated furniture and belongs but never dreamed there would be 3 ft of
I opened my studio for the community
I opened my Yoga Studio in June of 2012 and we were doing pretty good for a new business. I did not take out any loans or have any financial backing. I did this all on my
A living nightmare..3 months later
A living nightmare..3 months later and it is still the Sandy experience. We evacuated on the evening of the 28th. Returning to our home on the 30th was devastating we lost everything. Things we thought were high
I am an 84 year old widow living alone
I never imagined I would be in a place where I needed to reach out for help, but this storm has left me with no other options. I am an 84 year old widow living alone in
We had to evacuate to a family members house
We are a family of four. My husband is a Local Union 25 electrician and I am a part time student & stay at home mom. We have 2 children a 6yr old boy & a 3yr
The water filled the basement 8 feet
The water filled the basement with 8 feet. It then came in my front door and washed through the whole house taking out living/dining room, kitchen – all appliances and family room We lost a car, computer,
my two baby daughters wife and i were evacuated
my two baby daughters wife and i were evacuated. packed essentials for a short stay with family. morning after storm returned to home destroyed. front half of home gone. water depth on property 11 feet. we lost