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Flood Info - $20K Update

May 27th, 2011 at 03:00 am

My Dad helped me get some things ready today for potential flooding. I had to go get a new sump pump, a hose and several covers for our basement drains. I took $100 out of home improvement savings to help cover this. I am so STRESSED out! The not knowing what is going to happen is killing me. DH is going to move everything upstairs tomorrow while I am sandbagging for the city. My work will pay for me to volunteer, so I am going to be sandbagging for 8 hours and helping where I can. We are going to NV tomorrow night so my brother is going to watch our house. Hoping for the best.....

Current Balance $13,000.00
-$100.00 Sump Pump
New Balance $12,900.00

ING $8465.00
Home Improvements(cash) $700.00
HSBC $3735.00
Total = $12,900.00

Posted in $20K challenge, Home Improvements | 7 Comments »

7 Responses to “Flood Info - $20K Update”

  1. Tightwad Kitty Says:
    May 27th, 2011 at 06:40 am 1306478436
    1306478436

    If you can't stop it then stop stressing about it! Worry is a killer.
    At least you can do and doing something to help yourself.

    It's a very good idea to get sump pump etc, it could save you money in the long run. Put them away when this is all over so you don't need to buy them again next time.

    Stay safe and all the best

    Kitty

  2. snafu Says:
    May 27th, 2011 at 06:41 am 1306478489
    1306478489

    Wishing you the best outcome, flooding avoided and everyone safe. Watching the horrors of Joplin, Slave Lake and other communities make us truly grateful. How fortunate you are to have family willing to help.

    Makes daily frustrations feel trivial

  3. CarolBee Says:
    May 27th, 2011 at 07:21 am 1306480864
    1306480864

    We are going thru the same thing, we live on the south side of town and a couple of blocks from the park. I can't even understand those crazy maps they keep putting out! I'm taking it one day (or one hour) at a time. Best of luck to you, I hope you stay high and dry!

  4. CB in the City Says:
    May 27th, 2011 at 01:02 pm 1306501346
    1306501346

    Hoping for the best for you.

  5. Damion Rutherford Says:
    May 27th, 2011 at 01:43 pm 1306503794
    1306503794

    The $100, as long as the pump does it's job, will be a great investment. It will save you from dipping into your fund more to fix other damages from the flooding.

    Keep in mind that the pump can only push out as much water as a) the power of the pump, and b) the diameter of the hose. If the pump uses a garden hose, that's fine as long as it can keep up. If you notice the water isn't pumping out and the pump is running, you may need a different option that can handle more water.

    And, not to add more worry, but remember that when there's flooding, there typically are power outtages. When the pump doesn't have power, it will not run. You may want to look into a batter back-up pump option, or maybe even a battery device that could run the pump you just bought.

    Best wishes to you - you'll make it through it all. We always do Smile

  6. Looking Forward Says:
    May 30th, 2011 at 09:11 pm 1306789918
    1306789918

    Crossing my fingers all is okay for you and your town.

    Hope your trip is/was great!

  7. Banker Gurl Says:
    May 30th, 2011 at 10:21 pm 1306794115
    1306794115

    Thanks everyone for the advice and well wishes! I am trying to find a happy medium between worrying too much and not worrying enough. Smile CarolBee - I agree, all the maps are confusing and overwhelming. Hope you are safe and dry too!

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