One Mississippi woman’s dream home has been turned upside down thanks to years of flooding. Jennifer Wright, who lives along Townsend Road in Forest, Mississippi, said the water has left her home damaged and her family unsure what comes next. The dollar amount in damage has climbed to nearly $29,000, and Wright says she can’t afford to keep fixing the same problem.
Wright told WJTV she’s disabled and lives on a monthly check. That makes another round of major home repairs feel almost impossible. She said she’s not able to fix the house again if the flooding keeps coming back, and is unsure what to do next.
The problem, according to Wright, shows up every time the area gets hit with a major storm. Water floods the home and leaves behind more damage for a family already trying to keep up. What should have been a safe place to live has become another source of stress when rain is in the forecast.
Wright and her family attribute the flooding problem to a company’s digging in the past. There was no information offered on which company or whether it had responded to the family’s concerns. Now, Wright is still looking for help and answers before another storm makes the problem worse.
Why the Flooding Has Become Too Much to Handle
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Wright’s concern isn’t just that her home flooded once. She says the same problem has been happening for years. Repeated flooding can completely ruin a home, depending on what the problems encompass.
Of course, there’s all the financial pressure to be concerned about as well. Wright has no additional income beyond her monthly check. So, even if the damage can technically be fixed, paying for it is another problem entirely, and not one that she’s immediately able to resolve.
It’s unclear whether any agency has inspected the property or the drainage around Townsend Road. That means it’s also still unknown who may be responsible for the damage. But it doesn’t change the fact that Wright is still in more than a bit of a pickle. There’s no easy answer to the situation.
It’s unclear what kind of assistance, if any, Wright might be able to receive. There’s no timeline for repairs, a response from the company, or a final answer on whether the flooding can actually be stopped. For now, Wright is left with a damaged home, a repair bill she isn’t able to cover, and the worry that the next major storm could mean the end of her home ownership.
This is a very real concern that could affect anyone. It’s a good idea to stay up on repairs (and learn to even fix things on your own if possible) and have a fund set aside if at all feasible for problems just like these. Water damage can quickly add up, and it needs to be fixed ASAP before it worsens.