Colorado Flood Anniversary

HYGIENE, CO. - AUGUST 28: Dan and Barbara Hull pose for a portrait outside their home in Hygiene, CO, August 28, 2014. Dan said of the picture made of him during the flooding a year ago, It certainly depicts the day and scene and the feeling, but its not my best picture. I had kept myself composed until then. When I was in the house and saw what I was dealing with I was in a lot more shock. So many people said, you look so scared. I wasnt the least bit scared, I was in shock and devastated. The home needed to be completely gutted and renovated, Dan said, its a new house, a total renaissance. The ceilings are the only things that stayed. The Hulls did not have flood insurance, we werent on a flood plain so I didnt have to have it. Thats a big problem in this country. In their eyes a flood is different than an earthquake or a fire. In my eyes theyre all act of God, Dan said. He said, FEMA was wonderful to me. They came out within a week and three days later they deposited a hefty chunk of money in my account. About half of what he would need to renovate the home. The couple are grateful for all the help the received from River Community Church and other organizations. They hoped to move into the home by the anniversary of the flood, but I think well miss it by a couple weeks, Dan said. He said, were blessed weve still got this. Theres a lot of people that had it a lot worse than we did. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)