Good news - both shacks survived. The windows and doors are intact and the inside was dry. The siding and all the shingles survived; nary a piece was missing.
The State Police have established a check point. No one is permitted to travel on Dock Road unless you can prove that you own property there.
The insurance company representative was compassionate and helpful. He gave us the go-ahead to secure a dumpster so we can begin the clean up quickly. He suggested that we get a photo of everything we throw away. Family and friends have been most supportive. We are grateful.
Not So Good - Three of the four staircases have been washed away. Both utility rooms were destroyed. We will need new water tanks, water heaters, water filtration equipment, washers and dryers, plumbing and electrical work. All the tools and toys stored in the "basements" were destroyed. One of three trailerable boats sustained significant damage and all of the grandkids boats have vanished, even though they were strapped down. The docks, boardwalk, and gardens are gone too. The water was at least 4 feet above the ground level.
Wind speed at the height of the hurricane was recorded at 89 mph.
Clean up and repair might take a while. We started today but didn't get much accomplished. We'll need a dumpster for junk and a place to secure the stuff we can salvage.
It's bad but it could have been much worse!
I'll down load pics when I get a chance.
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