This is not an update, just a bit of free advice. I've been hearing a few (and reading a lot) of comments such as this, "Well, if you didn't want the potential to flood, you shouldn't live in the flood plain." Or even more insensitive, "Quit your whining and move to higher ground already."
#1) This is not helpful, nor is it appropriate at this time.
#2) We live approximately 5 miles inland from the river. Our home is over 100 years old and has never flooded. Ever. There is a difference between living on the river banks, and living in the flood plain.
#3) I suppose if people who live in the flood plain shouldn't complain about getting flooded, then people in California shouldn't complain about earthquakes and mud slides, and people in Oklahoma shouldn't complain about tornados, and people in Japan shouldn't complain about tsunami's. Right?
Please, add these comments to your list of things never to say to a flood victim or potential flood victim. Your best bet is this, "I'm so sorry. We're praying for you. Is there anything we can do to help?"
People can be so insensitive, usually it's because they've never had to deal with a natural disaster you can't control. I hope the water doesn't get to your house. We're praying for you.
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