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Flood Survival
Statistically, floods are the most devastating natural disasters. Here's how to survive them.
Never drive across a flooded roadway. It is impossible to know if the road has been washed out and your vehicle will plunge into a flooded crater and be washed downstream. AdvertisementRelated PhotosSUBMIT YOUR PHOTOSADVERTISEMENT |
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Wow those are some crazy photos
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.
I dont know about you guys, but i would be in the boat in the first picture! Probably fishing! ha ha
Pic #5 reminds me of Ansel Adams, with a mood from VanGogh.
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..
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
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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
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..
I dont know about you guys, but i would be in the boat in the first picture! Probably fishing! ha ha
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
Post a Comment (200 characters or less)