Property flood memory recalls past damage at Lincoln home
Richard Demby reflected on his 1951 flood damaged property after Saturday photos showed the same house at 227 Lincoln. He noted no memory of the trauma faced by the previous occupant Allie Filley, who lived there when the Knights owned the home.
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Donald Knight
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Vultures prey on disaster victims tricks in flood aftermath
The piece describes predatory offers to flood victims including high interest loans and fake home inspections. Victims face price gouging from towing firms, fake charities, and construction scams. Officials advise using official FEMA channels, licensed contractors, proper identification, and written contracts to avoid exploitation.
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Brumitt
ST. Louis
Missouri Attorney General
Jay Nixon
Frank Begley
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Kansas City
FEMA
Magic pump debate ends in North Lawrence flood relief
Lawrence officials faced floodwater in North Lawrence after July 9 and initially rejected a “magic pump” solution. A Kaw Sand Co. pump cleared enough water in eight hours to restore traffic on North Second, prompting calls for a larger unit and internal review of the city’s response.
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Mike Wildgen
Wildgen
North Second Street
John Nalbandian
Kaw Sand Co
North Second
Rod Bremby
Bremby
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