City confirms 15 of 16 homeowners have returned after northwest El Paso flooding<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cWhen I moved to El Paso, I never imagined something like this could happen to us,\u201d Ajay said. \u201cLiving in a desert area and a dry land, we never expected this to happen to our house.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ajay said the family filed a claim with its homeowners insurance company, but the claim was denied because the policy did not cover surface water or flooding.<\/p>\n
He said the family did not have separate flood insurance because the home was not in a designated flood zone.<\/p>\n
According to Ajay, a contractor estimated repairs could cost around $100,000 or more. He said the cost of repairing the damage could exceed the home’s value.<\/p>\n
The family is still responsible for its mortgage and other bills while trying to find an apartment. Ajay said he does not know when, or if, they will be able to return to the home.<\/p>\n
As the family works through the damage, Ajay said neighbors in Enchanted Hills have helped them retrieve belongings from the house.<\/p>\n
The family is now raising money to cover temporary housing, immediate living expenses and the long process of rebuilding.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pretty devastated,\u201d Ajay said.<\/p>\n
Ajay and Manila have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser, \u201cHelp Ajay Recover After Home Flood,\u201d to help their family navigate the financial challenges following the flooding.<\/p>\n
Those who want to help can donate or share the fundraiser online.<\/p>\n
The family says its most urgent need is securing an apartment while determining the next steps for their damaged home.<\/p>\n
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