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Flood Survival
Statistically, floods are the most devastating natural disasters.
 Ready or not, flood season is here. Heavy rain and snow showers are closing in on the Midwest and some regions, like the Red River Valley in western Minnesota, are already underwater. It's time to review these easy tips so you know what to do once the waters start to rise. • A flashflood can arrive suddenly and unannounced as a result of a thunderstorm that is happening (or happened hours ago) many miles away, upstream or upslope, where the rain collects into natural channels and gathers strength as it roars downhill toward your location. You might be standing under blue sky when the flood arrives like an out-of-control freight train.
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» Write a CommentYou would think that this type of information would be on the "evening news".....excellent work to help the public. it would be great even if the weather channels could focus on this subject more.
Anywhoo....my favorite quote "Practice situational awareness"
Thanks!
sb
Much like trout fishing a new stream...wear old tennis shoes or boots..have a staff or walking stick and try to walk against any perceived current to help yourself out of unseen holes. I also find a small towable inflatable raft can carry small kids, pets or personal items easier in flood waters. And stay outof the way of floating fire ants or snakes or gators..
Pic #5 reminds me of Ansel Adams, with a mood from VanGogh.
I dont know about you guys, but i would be in the boat in the first picture! Probably fishing! ha ha
i would hate to be caught in one of those.....and bo, thanks for the tip.
Every year some Yahoo thinks that because he has 4wheel drive he can make it through the rushing water, not realizing that if the water can touch the underside of his vehicle, it can be swept away. I don't know how many rescue stories could be averted if people just thought about that fact. If you can't see the road, you can't tell if it's still there. Often times, it's not. When the road is gone and you're driving through where you thought the road should be, you've just lost your vehicle and maybe your life.
Wow those are some crazy photos
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Every year some Yahoo thinks that because he has 4wheel drive he can make it through the rushing water, not realizing that if the water can touch the underside of his vehicle, it can be swept away. I don't know how many rescue stories could be averted if people just thought about that fact. If you can't see the road, you can't tell if it's still there. Often times, it's not. When the road is gone and you're driving through where you thought the road should be, you've just lost your vehicle and maybe your life.
i would hate to be caught in one of those.....and bo, thanks for the tip.
Wow those are some crazy photos
I dont know about you guys, but i would be in the boat in the first picture! Probably fishing! ha ha
Much like trout fishing a new stream...wear old tennis shoes or boots..have a staff or walking stick and try to walk against any perceived current to help yourself out of unseen holes. I also find a small towable inflatable raft can carry small kids, pets or personal items easier in flood waters. And stay outof the way of floating fire ants or snakes or gators..
Pic #5 reminds me of Ansel Adams, with a mood from VanGogh.
You would think that this type of information would be on the "evening news".....excellent work to help the public. it would be great even if the weather channels could focus on this subject more.
Anywhoo....my favorite quote "Practice situational awareness"
Thanks!
sb
Write a Comment Your comment (200 characters or less):