Attic During A Flood

Elderly florida couple trapped in attic rescued from flood by jet ski riding firefighter.

Attic during a flood.

You may become trapped by rising floodwater. They ve been flooded twice before and forced into the attic once. Avoid driving except in emergencies. It s hard to escape from a flooding attic.

Listen to authorities for information and instructions. Residents of a flood prone neighborhood north of pensacola since 1993 the hulgans know what to do during a big storm. By haley wilson june 14 2016 at 8 59 pm cdt updated july 9 at 7 52 pm. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the united states.

They ve been flooded twice before and forced into the attic once. Residents of a flood prone neighborhood north of pensacola since 1993 the hulgans know what to do during a big storm. Elaine hulgan speaks to a reporter about their situation during the hurricane sept. All electronics should be moved to high ground.

Make sure you always have an exit route aka don t get trapped in an attic with no windows. Couple trapped in attic during sunday flooding uses ax to get out. If the water rises to this level you can still safely escape the attic through the rooftop hatch. What to do during a flood risks of flood water.

17 in cantonment. Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house. Result from rain snow coastal storms storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems. Move all electronics with extreme caution.

Flash floods can come with no warning. Like most people you don t realize you d be safer on the roof where rescuers can see you and reach you. Wear heavy gloves and boots during clean up. Ensure you switch it off early before flood water fills the home which can make the environment dangerous due to risk of electrocution.

Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Many of the deaths and injuries that occur during flooding are because people underestimate the power of flood water. Go on the roof only if necessary. You can take them to the attic or have them placed on the top of the highest shelves in your home.

So you start moving the mattresses food two pairs of pants shirts socks per person important documents candles bottles of water lighters and your puppy to the attic.