Annie is a hero - I called the Fire Dept.!!

[gini]

My little Annie is a hero. At around 4:30 am she kept jumping on me and jumping on me. I waved her off - TOO EARLY TO EAT!
But that isn't what Annie wanted to tell me.

I woke up to the sound of rushing water.............and went to check the source. My basement was FILLED with water......at least four feet of water.

You understand I am sound asleep - but managed to call the Fire Dept. and out they came.

Now I realize I am leaving myself wide open to lots of comments about me calling the Fire Dept. I counted - nine of the cutest - most adorable - in great shape men arrived at my home shortly thereafter with two hook and ladder trucks.

They shut off my water and gas service and installed their pump. They left and their pump promptly stopped working. So I had to call them again.

Their pump failed - so we installed my smaller home pump which is doing the work now.

My neighbor Pam called me - "Gini - you will do anything to get the fire department out to your house won't you?"

I am very concerned about my old furnace - it got soaked......as well as everything else on lower shelves in the basement.

But in the bigger picture - if this is the worst that I ever have to deal with - I am so much more fortunate than all of those who have lost their homes and I don't want to forget that.

Did these guys work on the fire lines in the Calabasas fire? The answer is yes.........and I thanked them for all of their hard work.

Now you can go ahead and tease me - yes - nine of them - eat your hearts out girls!!!

ANNIE GETS TUNA TODAY!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Fire Dept ...
I counted - nine of the cutest - most adorable - in great shape men
arrived with two hook and ladder trucks.

TWO Big Red Fiur Trucks, huh?

First Truck ~ to do the work ...

Second Truck ~ to "protect" the first crew from "those Crazy Ladies!"


SUGGESTION!
Call your Insurance AGENT *before* you call in a "claim"!
Discuss with him/her just what TYPES of water damage you have coverage for!

Sometimes Depends on how the cause is worded if they pay or not ...
Maybe the break & damage were caused by "old earthquake damage"??

USUALLY your Agent will offer good tips on how to "word" the claim so that
the Company doesn't just deny the claim as "not covered".

Yup!
Kat NIPP & Tuna for the Alarm Kat!!

[dukedogsmom]

Hurray for Annie! I didn't know there were rescue cats, too. What a smart kitty. And you are so lucky to have had 9 firemen there! I would have had to taken a swim in the basement to cool off.

[ramanth]

Way to go Annie! Sorry to hear about the mess Gini. *hugs*

[Jadapit]

Yea for Annie!! Its amazing to me how animals know when something isnt right. It's to bad you had to see the fireman that way, I hope the water didnt do to much damage.

[wolflady]

Gosh, Gini, sorry to hear about your basement. What caused that? Annie is such a good girl! I hope she enjoys her tuna! Even though it's an annoying event, at least you had hot firemen to balance out the annoyance, eh?

**hugs**

[jazzcat]

Three cheers for Annie (and a few for those firemen too )!

[tatsxxx11]

Yay Annie!!! You're a hero, Annie!!! What a smart kitty! Bet that's the last time your mommy waves you off! And if you had to have a disaster gini, well, I guess it could have been worse! Those guys are pretty "hot," huh??? And there's just something about those truck! I am sorry though about the flooding. Hopefully the damage won't be too costly Extra hugs for you, Miss Annie!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Way to go Annie!!!

Gini, I sure hope no major damage was done, and here you were just getting dried out after all the rains this spring.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh Gini! Been there...done that....twice. What a good girl Annie was to call for you....

btw...Is That why so few houses in California have basements?????

[luvofallhorses]

Yay for Annie!! Make sure you give her some extra lovings for me and some extra treats!!

[RICHARD]

For some reason I thought that Annie had dialed 911...

I guess I should wear my glasses...


Good work Girlie!!!

Of course some of us have never seen Annie and think that Gini is pulling our leg...

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Ahem,

Notice, the the LAFD has a huge budget and they leave a pump doesn't work???

Sure........ f

[slick]

Well, I just popped in quickly here to see if there were any updates. I guess she's busy mopping up and I suspect tomorrow will she'll be at it too.

[just me]

Good Girl Annie :d

[gini]

Two more teams are showing up today. One is to check on the asbestos on the duct work - take samples for testing.

The other team is coming to thoroughly go over the furnace and check its condition.

So far everyone has been beyond professional - calling to make appointments and showing up on time. The adjuster even called me yesterday to double check and make sure everyone is following through.

He said he would put me up in a hotel while they install the carpeting because I have three cats - and he doesn't want my life and theirs to be so disrupted. (you have got to be kidding!!!)

The only thing that is slightly maddening is the sound of the five fans going non-stop and the two dehumidifiers. All are supposed to be left on through the weekend.

And Annie is so excited about her good job and resulting tuna and treats - that she is waking me up EVERY morning at 4:00 am........just in case, I got up and checked the house at that hour and then couldn't get back to sleep.
So of course, I have overslept and feel so groggy this morning.