What happens when surviving the storm is only the beginning?

When a devastating hurricane destroyed Timothy Franklin’s home, he knew rebuilding would be difficult. What he didn’t expect was that a second hurricane would strike just weeks after completing the rebuild, once again leaving his family to start over from scratch.

But the storms were only part of the battle.

What followed was a different kind of disaster: insurance disputes, endless paperwork, delayed payments, contractor issues, legal challenges, and a system that often seemed designed to test the patience and perseverance of those already suffering loss.

In Drowned Twice: First by Water, Then by Red Tape, Timothy Franklin shares a candid, insightful, and often surprisingly humorous account of one family’s journey through devastation and recovery. Drawing from firsthand experience, he reveals what homeowners need to know about navigating insurance claims, disaster loans, rebuilding projects, and the many obstacles that arise after the headlines fade.

Whether you’ve experienced a hurricane, flood, wildfire, tornado, or simply want to be prepared before disaster strikes, Drowned Twice offers valuable lessons in resilience, recovery, and preparedness from someone who lived through it all.

Because sometimes the storm isn’t the hardest part.

Sometimes it’s everything that comes after.