This Longs community may have to start over after flooding enters several homes
Some homes in the
Six-inch-deep water flowed through the Davis' home, which is not on a flood plain. And they did not have enough time to move most of their belongings because of how quickly the water came onto their property.
"I grabbed his mom's wedding dress and left mine," said
The Davis' new oven and refrigerator are ruined. They elevated their mattress and a couple pieces of antique furniture. The cabinets and drawers were left open to prevent mildew. She said nobody in the neighborhood has flood insurance.
"It's bad for everybody," she said. "It's heartbreaking."
Neighbors are used to seeing deeper water in the roads after rain, and after Hurricane Matthew hit in 2016. But not in the yards and driveways. The water level dropped a few inches from Saturday to Sunday, but some points in the neighborhood are still waist-deep.
Across the street,
"It just kept coming," Lavatai said. "We put everything up on the beds."
He and his family have been staying in a hotel and using Uber to get most places since their cars are still at home. Though his lawn and home are filled with water, Lavatai said he's staying positive.
"I always want to look at the positive side of things," he said. "This isn't something I can control."
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