A MUM flooded out by Storm Babet told of her relief at finally getting home - eight months later. Hayley Duggan and her family are thought to be the first victims of the devastating storm to be allowed to move back in. 3 Hayley Duggan was forced out of her home after the Storm Babet chaos Credit: Paul Reid 3 Nightmare weather destroyed the mum's home last year 3 Mercy crews were deployed amid brutal conditions in Scotland Credit: Getty Their lives were washed away in an instant when a nearby river burst its banks and poured into their street in Brechin, Angus.
But after months of stress they’re now unpacking and settling back into their revamped ground floor pad. Charity worker Hayley, 36, said: “We’re very, very happy to be home . And we’re back in much sooner than I ever dared to hope.
“After talking to others who had been through the same experience I thought we would be out for at least a year. READ MORE SCOTS NEWS 'UNACCEPTABLE' Hundreds of Scots die while awaiting decision on disability payments PONGY PONGY BANKS Tourists hit with 'terrible' stench at popular Scots beauty spot near tip “It feels really great to be home. We love our house .
There is nowhere as comfortable as your own place. It’s lovely to be back and have it all done up and new.” But Hayley admitted the trauma caused by the horrific storm has left its mark on her and she is nervous about history repeating itself, She said: “The possibility of it happening again still hangs over you.
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