I’m probably going to stop writing about the flood in Fernley here pretty soon - there’s not a whole lot more to write about at this point. That said, all stories need a conclusion, and it looks like we’re just about there.

First, some good news for those in Fernley - Bush approved federal aid. Meanwhile, Fernley and her neighbors continue to do a stand up job in the rebuilding effort. The best part of this story is that, in the end, the federal government is providing the dessert in the rebuilding process, not the meat. That said, it’s not all positive - renters are hurting due to a lack of flood coverage and FEMA funds being primarily earmarked for homeowners. As a renter myself, I’m definitely sympathetic. If my apartment were to get flooded, I’d lose a lot. I can also understand not buying renter’s insurance, much less adding flood coverage on top of it; most people don’t rent because they’re financially secure, after all.

Meanwhile, courtesy of the RGJ and a little help from Google Maps, here’s a map of the flood damage:

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