With estimates approaching $2 billion to rebuild communities that were demolished by the 500-year flood two weeks ago, the HBA is offering resources to help homeowners rebuild their lives. For those whose homes were damaged, NAHB offers a step-by-step plan for assessing home safety and cleaning up after a flood. 

The scammers have already begun to descend on the flood-ravaged areas; some are already promising the moon. As homeowners are just beginning to pick up the pieces of their lives, it's tough to tell who's legitimate and who's not. NAHB's 'How to spot a contractor scam' helps weed the good from the bad.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency helps homeowners pick up the pieces after a flood, which includes suggestions on maintaining health and step-by-step actions to take on the home itself. Another FEMA link listsdisasters and help the agency can offer to mitigate them.

The Red Cross is often one of the first responders in any disaster. The agency has published an e-book, as a PDF, on how to repair your home after a flood. 

We will continue to post resources for homeowners; if you have suggestions or resources to post here, please contact Kim Jackson.

 

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