I am fortunate to have never had to deal with major flooding of this capacity. I think it must truly be a test of character to get through such an ordeal. The closest I have come, in terms of natural disasters, is bush fires. We get them often in Australia. I was once living in a place that had to get evacuated. The fires changed directions at the last minute, but it was close.

I was glad to read about the help you received, and the kindness shown by so many others.