Help With a House Fire?I need emergency help from my house being set a fire. It's been two months and I still haven't received no real help, just clothing from the community mostly things I can't fit but appreciate it. I have called around, no one have any funds here. Can someone tell me what to do or where I can really receive help?
Help After A House Fire?Last summer right after my husband had a severe stroke, our house (36 foot camper) burned down due to a faulty brand new generator that caught fire. We began litigations, lawyer said because my husband followed all their safety instructions, it was a sure thing...until the fire and electrical experts couldn't come to an agreement so we couldn't go to court.
What is a Bug Out Box?What is a bug out box? Why is it called "bug out?"
Finding Free Furniture After a Fire?Where can I get help? We just loss everything we owned in a house fire including our beloved dogs, Rags our German Shepherd and Ryker our Pit Bull. We finally were able to secure an apartment, but have no furniture and can't seem to get help.
Help After Everything Lost in Storage Fire?We lost everything when our storage unit burned down. My family and I put our stuff in public storage while we looked for a new home. There was a fire and 150 units are gone. P.S wants to give us a check for $1800.00 to replace everything we own. What help is out there for us?
Power Restoration?On 11-17-14, in Jacksonville, FL, a extreme wind blew down part of a tree next to the sidewalk. The branch knocked down the wires and pulled down the power pole. JEA says it's not their problem.
Candles or Flashlights for Power Outages?When the lights goes out in your home do you prefer using candles or flashlights? Is it safe to leave batteries in a flashlight for a long time?
Claiming Spoiled Food on Insurance?How do I make the best possible list of spoiled food from my fridge and freezer after a 26 hour power outage on a 42 degree C (107F) hot day? I need it for insurance claim purposes.
Removing Smoke Odor from a Leather Couch?How can I remove fire smoke odor from a leather couch?
Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire?How can I get the smoke smell out of our clothes and the smoke stains off after a small house fire?
Smoke Smell on Belongings After a House Fire?How do I get the smoke smell out of dinnerware after a house fire?
Smoke Odors From a House Fire on Furniture?We have a couch and 2 chairs that went through a house fire. We shampooed them, but the smoke smell is coming back out. How do I deodorize them?
Emergency Preparedness?I was just wanting to know if any of you have anything prepared just in case of an emergency, if so what? I was thinking of doing this and I wanted some ideas. Thanks for any ideas you may share with me.
Preparing In Case Of A Storm?I live alone and I want to be prepared. I am in the process of cleaning up my very disorganized condo. I have many friends cheering me on because well this is very hard for me. Anyway I have cleaned out a walk in closet that is in the interior of the building. I am thinking it will be a nice reading nook in the winter as it is right near the dryer so it will be warm in there.
Safe Candles for Power Outages?We had a power outage last night for about an hour. Lit a bunch of candles for light, had flashlights, batteries and car battery chargers with lights. I told DH to turn off the battery powered items and just keep the candles on as we had no way of knowing how long the outage would last. So far, so good.
Iowa Flood Relief Charities?Does anyone wanna take a collection up for the Iowa flood people? I'm willing to help some, not sure how we go about it, but the gesture is here. Thanks.
Prepare for Winter Before It Arrives?What can I do now, to be prepared for this year's winter? Any ideas on anything will be appreciated. Thanks.
Food Lost During a Power Outage?If you have homeowners insurance, food that has to be thrown out during a power outage may be covered by your policy. Check with your insurance company to be sure.
How to Purify Water?During these so very dangerous times, I've read that it's advisable to have emergency supplies and to stock up on food and water and my family has taken this to heart. I've gotten the food part of it down, but how do I store drinking water so it'll keep safe to drink?
Cooking When the Power Goes Out?I am moving into a home thats total electric which means my stove is electric. Any advice on what I could use as an alternative to the stove for cooking if the electric is out during inclement weather?
Mildew Smell Coming From Under Our Mobile Home After Flooding?We recently had a bad rain fall and had a little flood of about 6 inches. We live in a trailer park where many of the trailers got flooded about six inches or so. A couple days after the rain had dried up we began to smell mildew or a mold like scent.
Inexpensive Ways to Prepare for Hurricanes?We have had a couple readers write in because they are concerned about preparing for hurricane season this year. They are low income so do not have the money to go out and buy a lot. If you have any tips on how to prepare for what could be an active hurricane season, please share them.
After Hurricane Katrina, My Whole Lawn is Weeds?I need help with my lawn! What Hurricane Katrina didn't kill with salt water flooding, the heat and drought afterward did it in. All of my azaleas are dead so I'll have to replant those but my entire lawn is pretty much weeds now.
Smoke Smell (from a fire) on Vinyl Windows?We had a bad fire with a lot of smoke and can't get the smell out of our vinyl windows. Does anyone have any advice?
Medical Help For Hurricane Katrina Pets?My toy poodle and I evacuated from New Orleans with very little resources. My dog is showing ill signs of constipation, shiverings, and blood in his stool. I cannot afford and do not have any knowledge of any vets clinic that are willing to see to my Ko Ko. Receiving medical attention free of charge will be one the best Christmas gift for me and defintely for ko ko.
Cleaning Magnalite Pots That Have Been Under Floodwater?How do you clean Magnalite pots which were flooded with water and marsh mud during Hurricane Katrina. They were under water about six weeks.
Donating Clothes for Katrina?According to Doggy, there is a shortage of extra large clothing for the people hurt by Katrina.
Taking In a Cat Traumatized By Hurricane Katrina?I need some advice on what I need to do with my friends pet. I offered to take her in. My friend and his cat are enroute on the way up here from New Orleans.
