Moab residents blame inadequate infrastructure for flooded homes in recent storms [Video]

In the wake of recent flash floods, Moab residents are grappling with considerable damage to their homes and businesses.

After a lightning strike caused a tree to crash through their house on June 21, Tammie Nakai Nez and Brandon Nez experienced severe damage to their trailer home with about a foot of standing water getting in.

“We are very fortunate that we are still alive,” Tammie said. “… There is a lot of damage that still needs to be worked on – it’s not just the roof.

The impact of the fallen tree also caused their trailer, which they’ve been in for about 20 years, to sink into its foundation, creating holes and cracks throughout the living space. All of the damages made their home unlivable for five days.

Some of the damaged areas within the kitchen and bedroom have been reconstructed temporarily until they have enough money to make …