Avoid driving except in emergencies.
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.
They ve been flooded twice before and forced into the attic once.
Flash floods can come with no warning.
Wear heavy gloves and boots during clean up.
Like most people you don t realize you d be safer on the roof where rescuers can see you and reach you.
Move all electronics with extreme caution.
It s hard to escape from a flooding attic.
17 in cantonment.
You may become trapped by rising floodwater.
You can take them to the attic or have them placed on the top of the highest shelves in your home.
Ensure you switch it off early before flood water fills the home which can make the environment dangerous due to risk of electrocution.
Elderly florida couple trapped in attic rescued from flood by jet ski riding firefighter.
All electronics should be moved to high ground.
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.
Listen to authorities for information and instructions.
What to do during a flood risks of flood water.
Floods are the most common natural disaster in the united states.
Couple trapped in attic during sunday flooding uses ax to get out.
Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.
Result from rain snow coastal storms storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.
This way you can safely go up to your attic during a flood.
Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house.
Seek refuge inside on a higher floor.
Make sure you always have an exit route aka don t get trapped in an attic with no windows.
Residents of a flood prone neighborhood north of pensacola since 1993 the hulgans know what to do during a big storm.
They ve been flooded twice before and forced into the attic once.
Develop slowly or quickly.
Elaine hulgan speaks to a reporter about their situation during the hurricane sept.
Go on the roof only if necessary.