The "Essential Service Centers" were packed with people trying to get assistance to rebuild their lives.
For some every room in the house was flooded. Some don't even have telephone service. The sheets and towels are often unusable.
Governor Charlie Crist, stopped by Daytona Beach on a tour of the disaster zone, where he met people and assured them he's doing everything to help them
Bush spoke with state officials at the Holly Hill recreation center to find out what programs could help her, and she met Gov. Charlie Crist, who also stopped by Daytona Beach and Bunnell on a tour of the disaster zone.
Many lost everything and need assistance to survive; because a lot of them found flood insurance too expensive.
Caroline Village has been washed away and other whole neighboorhoods there's nothing left. An estimated 1,500 homes have been devastated by the flood water.
Be declaring the area a Federal Disaster Crist has opened the coffers of to monies for the underinsured and the local goverments that are expierencing a mosquito outbreak. Remember that after the water damage comes the mold damage. The money will help rebuild damage infrastructure.
Crist is confident he can get $50 million by the end of the week.
Very few answers were on hand on the day the recovery center opened. This will probably be indicative of what many people will face over the next weeks. Because of the lack of immediate help, many Daytona residence are angry that they have to stand in long lines
Officials in Daytona and the rest of Volusia county figure over 1,500 homes have water damage, in addition to more than 600 homes experiencing major water damage as well.
After there's water damage, many people find mold growing as well.
Mosquitos and mold will be the next critical step expected to receive federal funds. Emeregency Management will probably spray against the mosquitos, but only inspection can be done if residence think mold is present
The other major health hazard on the horizon: diseases from flood waters tainted with sewage, mold and mildew.
Soaked carpets, drywall, and furnirture are already being tossed from damaged homes; while extra pickup routes and times of garbage is being put into place
Some recommend people tear out flooring, wallboard, drywall a foot above the high water mark to prevent future problems.
To rebuild the home safely, test for bacteria and mold. If any are found thoroughly dry out the house.
The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona was also hit but the artifacts and art were moved. It won't be open until mid June probably
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