Attic During A Flood

Residents of a flood prone neighborhood north of pensacola since 1993 the hulgans know what to do during a big storm.

Attic during a flood.

You may become trapped by rising floodwater. Ensure you switch it off early before flood water fills the home which can make the environment dangerous due to risk of electrocution. By haley wilson june 14 2016 at 8 59 pm cdt updated july 9 at 7 52 pm. Many of the deaths and injuries that occur during flooding are because people underestimate the power of flood water.

Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. This way you can safely go up to your attic during a flood. Residents of a flood prone neighborhood north of pensacola since 1993 the hulgans know what to do during a big storm. 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.

Develop slowly or quickly. What to do during a flood risks of flood water. Go on the roof only if necessary. Make sure you always have an exit route aka don t get trapped in an attic with no windows.

Result from rain snow coastal storms storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems. It s hard to escape from a flooding attic. You can take them to the attic or have them placed on the top of the highest shelves in your home. Elderly florida couple trapped in attic rescued from flood by jet ski riding firefighter.

Wear heavy gloves and boots during clean up. If the water rises to this level you can still safely escape the attic through the rooftop hatch. They ve been flooded twice before and forced into the attic once. Couple trapped in attic during sunday flooding uses ax to get out.

They ve been flooded twice before and forced into the attic once. All electronics should be moved to high ground. Listen to authorities for information and instructions. Move all electronics with extreme caution.

Flash floods can come with no warning. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the united states. Seek refuge inside on a higher floor. Elaine hulgan speaks to a reporter about their situation during the hurricane sept.

Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house.