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In reply to the discussion: My friend just lost her house [View all]

MomInTheCrowd

(339 posts)
28. IMPORTANT: Have her band together with others who have the same insurance
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 07:54 PM
Jan 8

The insurance companies will try to divide and conquer. It is very important to form cohesive groups, work together, enlist attorneys if possible.

Start making lists of the items you lost.
1. Imagine walking through your house and opening closets, cabinets, drawers, garage, sheds, front porch, etc., to jog your memory.
2. Look at photos to jog your memory.
3. Walk the isles of big box stores (tools, furniture, household items, food, instruments, etc) with a notebook to jog your memory.
4. If you had an audio or other collection go to something like Amazon and peruse alphabetically or by genre to compile a list.
5. Remember the oft-used and very missed items in your junk drawers!
6. Itemize your landscaping.

(And if you get reimbursed for any of this stuff buy local or have a local business order it for you

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How horrifying! Thank goodness you're there to help her in this awful moment. nt CaliforniaPeggy Jan 8 #1
It's getting to the point we should all have a bug out bag. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #2
Don't forget homegirl Jan 8 #25
Yes good tips. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #26
I'm so sorry for her loss and glad she has good friends like you. LauraInLA Jan 8 #3
That sucks. I have friends in that area. awesomerwb1 Jan 8 #4
I'm so saddened to hear this SheltieLover Jan 8 #5
ALWAYS a good idea to have an emergency plan, wherever you may live JoseBalow Jan 8 #6
I stepped outside my back door about 2 hours ago. There was a helicopter circling overhead about 1/8 mile over watching in2herbs Jan 8 #7
I am sorry Lulu KC Jan 8 #8
I'm so sorry. barbtries Jan 8 #9
So very sorry. Joinfortmill Jan 8 #10
I got a great gift one year... BigmanPigman Jan 8 #11
So sorry about your friend, other posters mentioning their losses, too. electric_blue68 Jan 8 #12
I'm so sorry for your friend. This is just hideous! CousinIT Jan 8 #13
As bad as these events are, they do serve as an important reminder -- Grammy23 Jan 8 #14
This is a VERY important reminder. Life-saving, in fact. calimary Jan 8 #29
Good atuff JustAnotherGen Jan 8 #30
Years ago, I read that one should photograph/video all one's valuables, niyad Jan 8 #31
Beatlelvr............. Upthevibe Jan 8 #15
And from 206-2020 DENVERPOPS Jan 8 #16
Oh mercy! KitFox Jan 8 #17
So sorry! That has to be horrible. CaptainTruth Jan 8 #18
Oh no! Alliepoo Jan 8 #19
So sad Demovictory9 Jan 8 #20
Yikes! 2naSalit Jan 8 #21
Heartbreaking Shambala Jan 8 #22
Digitize everything you want, like personal photos and keep a copy of the files in a somewhat distant location. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 8 #23
It's devastating. My heart hurts for your friend and all those who have lost everything. IcyPeas Jan 8 #24
How Utterly Devastating BlueAllTheWay Jan 8 #27
IMPORTANT: Have her band together with others who have the same insurance MomInTheCrowd Jan 8 #28
My son and his family lost their home as well. augyboston Jan 9 #32
I am so sorry. LoisB Jan 9 #34
I am so sorry for your friend. I am glad she is safe. LoisB Jan 9 #33
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