BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The floodwater is gone from Sedgewood Circle, but for many families the damage isn’t over.
Aghasi Huseynov showed us the black spots of mold growing in his garage. He says they weren’t there a week ago.
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Huseynov has lived on the street for nine years. When the heavy rain came last week, he tried to move his cars to safety but ran out of room.
“after couple of hours, it already was around, I believe, two feet and a half,” Huseynov said.
The water entered his home and his garage. He says his family was trapped inside for about a day and a half.
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This week, a crew checked his home with special tools. Now he has to move out.
“I can’t live here. They told me most likely you have to move because they, they, they will, they have to repair all walls and everything, you know, and also all furniture is gone,” he said.
Huseynov says he’s worried about his health. He’s now waiting to hear from the owner of his home about where he’ll go next.
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Just about every home on his street flooded. Soaked furniture and belongings line the curb, waiting for city crews to haul them away.
Jerry Davis owns Dry First, a family-owned company that has been in business since 1988. He says his crews have more than 250 flooded homes waiting for help.
“The worst thing you can do is to do nothing,” Davis said. “Any wet building materials are going to start growing mold. It’s just a matter of time.”
Davis says the warning signs include:
- A sour, wet or moldy smell
- Baseboards pulling away from the wall
- Cabinet corners or joints coming apart
He says mold can cause headaches, sore throats, coughing, sneezing and breathing problems, and the risk is higher for babies and older people.
Davis also warns that waiting could hurt your insurance claim. He says homeowners and flood policies require you to take steps to stop more damage, and if you don’t, your claim could be denied.
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