The devastation left in the path of hurricane Irene underscores the need to take care of your things. Why invest in the same item twice if you don't have to?
Would that window have been broken if the time had been taken to board it up or cut that limb? Home repairs are expensive enough! The demand for building materials has just risen, due to the amount of destruction. How many items were destroyed that could have been saved with a little forethought?
When it comes to money, sometimes being overcautious is the way to go. If flooding is expected, get as much as possible off of the floor. Hindsight is 20/20 - learn from the experience!
Salvage what you can. Tree limbs down? Take out the chainsaw and cut it up for firewood. Clean up flood damage yourself. It costs less to purchase a dehumidifier and/or sump pump and contractor trash bags than to hire a company to clean it up for you. Get some exercise while raking up the yard.
Every experience in life offers an opportunity to learn something. Take note of what can be done differently next time the situation presents itself. Protect your possessions so you do not have to reinvest in them.
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