$8300 AquaDam saves Hundreds of Thousands Dollars

[calendria]

 

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/to-protect-his-home-from-flooding-a-texas-man-spent-8300-encircling-his-home-with-400-foot-aquadam/ar-AA1aNFwh?cvid=62ce238a54e2468baaa7011dcd27c362&ei=17&ocid=hpmsn

Installing the Aquadams
Wagner recruited the help of two men, and together the 3 men filled 400-feet of 30-inch-high tubes made of plastic and fabric with water. Interestingly, Wagner and his family stayed in their home, watching as the water rose to nearly 3 feet high. However, it never seeped through! His house was still standing and his family was safe. Costing a little less than $10,000, the Aquadam saved him, and his insurance company, hundreds of thousands of dollars. "$8,300 is to me a small investment on a house that could have two feet of water in it." he said.

Randy Wagner, a Rosharon, Texas resident found a DIY Aquadam online and decided to try it out. Despite the mostly dry conditions, there was a warning from the Brazos River Authority informing residents of a massive flood that was predicted to hit the area. Wagner faced some criticism from neighbors but still made the long drive to Louisiana to pick up the Aquadam. In May of 2015, his outlandish idea would pay off. Thousands of homes were evacuated in Brazoria County, due to severe flooding. Sadly, many of the homes were damaged or destroyed.


 In Canada, when the Ottawa River had reached record-breaking depths and heights, the community pooled resources and bought an Aquadam. Costing around $70,000, it too saved hundreds of thousands of dollars

[linderlizzie]

I love it when a plan comes together. And I love inspiring news stories. Thanks for the inspirational post, calendria. 

[gracehill]

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/to-protect-his-home-from-flooding-a-texas-man-spent-8300-encircling-his-home-with-400-foot-aquadam/ar-AA1aNFwh?cvid=62ce238a54e2468baaa7011dcd27c362&ei=17&ocid=hpmsn pizza tower

Installing the Aquadams
Wagner recruited the help of two men, and together the 3 men filled 400-feet of 30-inch-high tubes made of plastic and fabric with water. Interestingly, Wagner and his family stayed in their home, watching as the water rose to nearly 3 feet high. However, it never seeped through! His house was still standing and his family was safe. Costing a little less than $10,000, the Aquadam saved him, and his insurance company, hundreds of thousands of dollars. "$8,300 is to me a small investment on a house that could have two feet of water in it." he said.

Randy Wagner, a Rosharon, Texas resident found a DIY Aquadam online and decided to try it out. Despite the mostly dry conditions, there was a warning from the Brazos River Authority informing residents of a massive flood that was predicted to hit the area. Wagner faced some criticism from neighbors but still made the long drive to Louisiana to pick up the Aquadam. In May of 2015, his outlandish idea would pay off. Thousands of homes were evacuated in Brazoria County, due to severe flooding. Sadly, many of the homes were damaged or destroyed.


 In Canada, when the Ottawa River had reached record-breaking depths and heights, the community pooled resources and bought an Aquadam. Costing around $70,000, it too saved hundreds of thousands of dollars

At least he wanted to warn other people about the flood. Sadly, so one believe him.