You stated in your question that you live in your house which would indicate that it is not a rental property. The long term damage cannot be claimed as a causality loss. This deduction has been eliminated for tax years 2018 through 2025 by the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017.
How you report the repairs and painting depends on the effect it had on your property. It will either be a repair that is not deductible or a capital improvement that will be added to the cost basis of your property.
According to the IRS, capital improvements have to last for more than one year and add value to your home, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. ... The IRS describes repairs as things that are done to maintain a home's good condition without adding value or prolonging its life.
If it does not meet the criteria for being a capital improvement, then it would be considered a repair that is not deductible.
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