What they are running out of is plastic storage tubs, of all makes and models. I was lucky that I was already a believer in PST’s – in the storeroom that received the brunt of the water, most everything was stored in tubs. My plotter was in there too, raised high enough to survive, but the half roll of glossy paper under it was a sponge.

Oh, and advice to anyone with a basement that might flood, put wheels on everything. The wire racks that held the plastic tubs were so equipped, making the cleanup soooooo much easier.

Wish I’d have had to foresight to put wheels under the map cabinet, several hundred pounds of steel and past projects was a challenge. I moved it myself, only four inches, and still managed to get the carpet and pad out from under it. Was quite the puzzle, and I’m rather proud of how I solved it.

I’ll post a link when one shows up.

The scientific community is trying to get away from terms like 100 year flood. Statistically, there is a one percent chance of such an event in any year.

So far, there are only a couple of places that the drywall has to go. Been doing tests using a drill and the results are encouraging. The previous owners followed Steve’s advice and the drywall is a good ways above the slab.

Cutting the bottom out will probably happen but I’m not panicked. Each room is going to have to be tiled (no more carpet), new baseboards, patching, and painting anyway. Could also take the opportunity to run new coax, CAT5, and phone cables to places I’ve always wanted them.

Later on for the outside of your house if you come across any signs of molding there is a product called Spray and Forget which has good reviews on killing all types of mold.

Best of luck Podrock.

BTW, my gamma was a tough taxi driver.

Cheers

One tip I can give you is if there is over 2′ of drywall damage, just go up 4′ and tear it all out. Or 2′ if there is just minimal at the bottom. Easier than patching here and there.

Sorry. A flood is a thankless mess, with issues which seem to go on forever.