[TexanToTheCore]

Just a note on flooding and homes.

A flood will soak a house down but after a period of drying out, it can be rebuilt or repaired rather handily. This applies if thee is no current or wave action to move a building off its foundation. So most of the buildings in NO will be repaired without much trouble, as there doesn't seem to be much flow through city streets. They will probably limit boats to those that are small and have pilots that know how to pilot through flooded areas.

I know it looks bad, but it is a thoroughly doable situation to get NO back to normal after a drying out period.

[Warren_Piece]

I told someone this earlier, from experience - water ruins everything but metal, glass and plastic. Carpets, plaster, sheetrock, plywood, framing. Nothing but metal, glass and plastic can be saved. That doesn't leave much let.

[jeffers]

"To: NautiNurse

Just a note on flooding and homes.

A flood will soak a house down but after a period of drying out, it can be rebuilt or repaired rather handily. This applies if thee is no current or wave action to move a building off its foundation. So most of the
buildings in NO will be repaired without much trouble, as there doesn't seem to be much flow through city streets. They will probably limit boats to those that are small and have pilots that know how to pilot
through flooded areas.

I know it looks bad, but it is a thoroughly doable situation to get NO back to normal after a drying out period. "

True, with limitations. If you have spare money to invest, companies that make pink fiberglass and sheetrock look good to me.

If they sit under water too long, the studs and sill plates will get beyond salvage...that means a new frame, with only the foundation worth saving.

[hoosiermama]

but after a period of drying out, it can be rebuilt or repaired rather handily. This applies if thee is no current or wave action to move a building off its foundation. So most of the buildings in NO will be repair

Looks like my Home Depot stock should be on the rise.