Flood displaces Boodry residents
Ten inhabitants, all over 75, were evacuated to a local motel for two nights.
However, the displaced residents were under the impression that
"Our goal was to find them immediate shelter during this crisis and work with them to find alternative living until we can clean up the space and provide them with a safe place to live again," said
"No residents were informed by
"I moved in
Regional Property Manager
"When the first floor flooded in 2010, it was over four months before the apartments were repaired and safe for tenants to move back in," Henderson said.
Hammond said timing will depend on the availability of contractors and insurance adjustors.
"We recognize that time is of the utmost importance and we are working with the appropriate parties to make sure our displaced residents have a safe and comfortable home to return to as quickly as possible," she said.
"I have no housing. I'm really upset because they're not telling us anything. I just feel like no one cares. I still don't have all my belongings. Even if I could find another place to rent, I would never find another place for what I'm paying at Boodry," Roberts said.
"I have things in my apartment that my grandchildren gave me and the company won't let me back in to get the rest of my things because there's so much dust where they're working," she added.
Unfortunately, the Boodry residents affected by the flood may not be able to recover some of their damaged property, especially furniture.
Hammond said the residents are strongly encouraged in their lease to purchase flood insurance for incidents such as this one.
"I've always carried renter's insurance but I just can't afford flood insurance on top of that," said Roberts.
After the 2010 flood, the
A representative from
However, if a person has received
As of Wednesday, Hammond said that two of the residents had indicated they will not be returning to
Jackson and another resident have for the time being moved in to a two-bedroom apartment on the third floor of the apartment building but many of their personal effects are in ruins with no plan for how they will be replaced.
Jackson said all of the displaced Boodry residents are on a fixed income, making it very difficult for them to replace furniture and other belongings that were lost or find somewhere to rent while the apartments are repaired.
She added that she would like to see
"I would like for them to treat us like we matter. They just need to help the people," she said.
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