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MrsPorkChop
Twinning!!
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Missy
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My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
my freaking insurance company claims number is only monday throught friday 8-415! what kind of **** is that!
i have no idea what to do at this point 
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Posted 3/2/07 6:24 PM  |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
Member since 5/05 26170 total posts
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MrsERod™®
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
oh no...how much water is down there!?  
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| Posted 3/2/07 6:31 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Get or borrow a shop vac and vacuum it up. Make sure anything that is near water is moved.
How flooded is it?
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| Posted 3/2/07 6:32 PM |
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Jessica
I'm a mommy :)
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
get a shop vac and vacuum it up
sooo sorry.
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| Posted 3/2/07 6:37 PM |
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Kate07
Feel better my little guy!
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Kate
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
oh no 
If i remember correctly, your basement is finished.
I hope everything works out
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| Posted 3/2/07 6:40 PM |
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luvsbob4603
To a healthy 2013
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To a brand new year to a healthier me
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Join the club my was flooded too, i used the wet vac and towels to get the water up i been working on my basement for three hours and now its a little better.
E.T.A.:Also spray on the rug if anyone has one lysol Disinfectant kills bacteria Mold and mildew elimates ordors spray.
Message edited 3/3/2007 9:24:25 AM.
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| Posted 3/2/07 6:41 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
Twinning!!
Member since 5/05 9941 total posts
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Missy
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
the carpet is totalyl soaked
thank god al lof our furniture is raised a little
its not even an inch but the entire floor is sopping wet and puddles everywhere
sucks. last thing we needed.
my husband is pretty calm about it so i guess ill be calm too
thnaks for the well wishes guys
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| Posted 3/2/07 7:05 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Beth
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
I love your picture if that makes you feel better
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| Posted 3/2/07 7:12 PM |
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Kristin616
Member since 8/06 3595 total posts
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Kris
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Like someone above said you have to vacuum it up. Try to get as much water up as possible. Also open your windows because you're going to get that moldy smell.
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Get a dehumidifier if you don't have one. It will help with any mold and the musty smell. Good luck!
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| Posted 3/2/07 7:15 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
ugh that sucks! i think the shop vac is your best bet. sorry!!!!
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| Posted 3/2/07 7:16 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Posted by LaPetiteSirène
Get a dehumidifier if you don't have one. It will help with any mold and the musty smell. Good luck!
Yes and damp rid. You can get it at BBB. Sorry about the carpeting.
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| Posted 3/2/07 7:17 PM |
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jozieb0925
Double Trouble!
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Josie
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
OMG!! I have no suggestions, but I am sorry!! That really bites!!
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| Posted 3/2/07 7:17 PM |
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Kate07
Feel better my little guy!
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Kate
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Posted by LaPetiteSirène
Get a dehumidifier if you don't have one. It will help with any mold and the musty smell. Good luck!
I can't stress how important that is !!!!
Target has them Link
Also Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, etc.
Good Luck !!!
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| Posted 3/2/07 8:19 PM |
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DaniJude
You're My Home <3
Member since 11/06 14815 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Shop vac it up...
Take towels and try to soak up what is deep in the carpet...
Get a FEW dehumidifiers and place them throughout the basement...
Open the windows to air it out...
Sometimes space heaters help with drying the water and the dampness...
It sux no matter what you do SO much, I'm so sorry!!
I have been through this when I lived with my parents more time than I'd like to recall.
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| Posted 3/2/07 8:22 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
UGH... it s u c k s, I know.
Everyone had great suggestions, yes, definitely shop vac and dehumidifiers and leave the windows open a crack.
We did get a lot of rain in a short amount of time and the ground was already pretty saturated from the snow. Unfortunately, that usually equals wet basements
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| Posted 3/2/07 8:45 PM |
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2Pisces
Life Coach
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Paige
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
OH NOOOOOOOO!!!!! I hope it works out. That toally stinks, not what you needed to start your weekend, huh.
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| Posted 3/2/07 10:41 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Posted by DaniRella
Shop vac it up...
Take towels and try to soak up what is deep in the carpet...
Get a FEW dehumidifiers and place them throughout the basement...
Open the windows to air it out...
Sometimes space heaters help with drying the water and the dampness...
It sux no matter what you do SO much, I'm so sorry!!
I have been through this when I lived with my parents more time than I'd like to recall.
ditto! This has happened a few times to our basement when I lived with my mom.
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| Posted 3/2/07 10:42 PM |
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janet
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
i am sooo sorry that happen to you all the stuff that was said yes do it right away. maybe look up on the iternet for a after hour number to your insurance company. i would also take pictures. just to make sure they hve the proof, they are getting very touchy with all the flood damage these days
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| Posted 3/3/07 7:56 AM |
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Lanabean
Yoginis
Member since 11/05 9202 total posts
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Lana
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Ugh! Can you get a wet vac from Home Depot? Maybe you can rent one? My parents' basement used to flood all the time...unfortunately it's smelly...(water on carpet)...
I'm sorry, Mel!
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| Posted 3/3/07 8:28 AM |
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Shanti
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Posted by Lanabean
Ugh! Can you get a wet vac from Home Depot? Maybe you can rent one? My parents' basement used to flood all the time...unfortunately it's smelly...(water on carpet)...
I'm sorry, Mel!
I totally agree with the wet vac. OMG, I am sorry you have to deal with this.
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| Posted 3/3/07 9:15 AM |
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lorich
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
Posted by MrsPorkChop
my freaking insurance company claims number is only monday throught friday 8-415! what kind of **** is that!
i have no idea what to do at this point
Do you have flood insurance? If not...good luck.
Our VP mentioned that we rec'd SEVERAL calls yesterday - the only ones getting their claim taken care of was those with back-up of sewer and drain claims...eww...
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evnme
My little lamb
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Re: My basement is flooded and i dont know what to do
get a shop-vac
and
i feel your pain! we had 8 gallons of water in the basement over the summer
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| Posted 3/3/07 10:10 AM |
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