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Wow.  I'm so sorry to hear that.  That's absolutely devastating.  I am very glad to hear everyone is ok though.  I don't know anything about the insurance company, but if there is anything else I can do to help you guys, please let me know.

I'm really sorry to hear that. At least you are all ok which in the larger picture is what is truly important.

My brother's house burned down last year. They didn't have records stored in a different location about what they owned (who does? I keep MEANING to do it), so they spent hours at my house online looking for similar items to what they remembered they had in order to present a claim to the insurance company.

I'm glad your're OK. Didn't you just recently move into that house?

Pariah wrote:

I dont have any advice just some empathy.

That's some major suckitude, nanny. Hope you have a roof over your heads soon.

That really is horrible.

How did the fire start?  Do you have records on what you own?  Have you contacted the insurance company?

Oh My!
Oh Nanny, I feel so bad for you.
Of course, I am thankful that everyone is alright.
My wife and I both have fires in our past. It feels just like a death in the family.
I wish I could help you with the insurance. Perhaps you should ask around locally for a good lawyers name, just in case.
Also, when you rebuild, try to stay away from Jim Walters. A good Norris or Fleetwood is built better.
(To the MAF: Nanny is in Tennessee. She knows what I'm talking about)
Stay strong.
Keep us posted. Let us know how it's going.
I'm sure we would all do whatever we can to help. Just ask.

Re-establishing identity: Get birth certificate, driver's license, social security card, bank account info, credit card info.    You should probably call the relevant offices.

You can cancel your landline telephone and other utilities.    Cancel your internet, probably.    Get a Google Gmail account or other free email.

Decide what address your snail mail should be forwarded to.

Call the Red Cross or Salvation Army.

Regarding the insurance company, get a copy of the policy and make a few copies, --> enlarged.

Good luck.

I'm really sorry to hear about what happened.  My advice is to just trust that God has something planned for you.  He works in mysterious ways and I'm here to prove it.

My condolences. Keep talking to one another, it's so easy to let the anger and fear build up inside of you. Keep each other sane and grounded. Especially when dealing with the insurance company.

I'm really sorry for you, your hubby and critters. Thank goodness you're all OK.

I hope you get it all sorted out quickly and painlessly.

tF

A big bit of advice my dad gave his brother when half of his house burned down (my dad works in insurance): DON'T let public adjusters talk you into anything. They are like ambulance chasers, and they follow the firetrucks, and they might show up while the ashes are still warm. Deal with your insurance company ONLY, and if the insurance company leaves you high and dry, only then might it be a good idea to go to somebody else to work with your claims.

I know how a fire can change a life.  My only experience is when my dad's business caught fire.  We were lucky it didn't do more damage than burn up one machine, but it took weeks to get things back together.  A home is a million times worse.  I am glad your and your family are safe, I will keep you in my prayers so you can find a new place quickly and easily.