Aftermath.
Jan. 16th, 2011 11:29 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
shade184The aftermath of a flood is often just as bad as, if not worse than the actual flood itself. We've had to stock up on food and petrol, and the SES is pretty sure the town water's contaminated with something (although they can't prove it). Luckily for us, our two rainwater tanks will be more than enough to drink/shower/wash the dishes with, and we can still use the town water for the toilet and laundry (apparently it's safe to use it for the latter).
But here's another thing. The bank of the creek which my house is next to has suffered heavy damage from the water. If something isn't done about it, there's a chance that it may collapse. It won't take the house with it if it does, but we'll lose the barbeque ( a lovely old brick one) and part of the fence, not to mention it'll be a massive safety hazard.
Either we'll have to have it repaired, which could cost thousands of dollars, or we'll have to move, which will cost even more (especially when you consider the size of my family and all that that entails).
Nothing's been decided yet, at the moment it's nothing but an off-hand remark in a quick conversation. I guess we'll see what happens.
But here's another thing. The bank of the creek which my house is next to has suffered heavy damage from the water. If something isn't done about it, there's a chance that it may collapse. It won't take the house with it if it does, but we'll lose the barbeque ( a lovely old brick one) and part of the fence, not to mention it'll be a massive safety hazard.
Either we'll have to have it repaired, which could cost thousands of dollars, or we'll have to move, which will cost even more (especially when you consider the size of my family and all that that entails).
Nothing's been decided yet, at the moment it's nothing but an off-hand remark in a quick conversation. I guess we'll see what happens.