You can take them to the attic or have them placed on the top of the highest shelves in your home.
Attic during a flood.
Elaine hulgan speaks to a reporter about their situation during the hurricane sept.
Many of the deaths and injuries that occur during flooding are because people underestimate the power of flood water.
Listen to authorities for information and instructions.
By haley wilson june 14 2016 at 8 59 pm cdt updated july 9 at 7 52 pm.
Go on the roof only if necessary.
Avoid driving except in emergencies.
Elderly florida couple trapped in attic rescued from flood by jet ski riding firefighter.
You may become trapped by rising floodwater.
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.
It s hard to escape from a flooding attic.
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.
Residents of a flood prone neighborhood north of pensacola since 1993 the hulgans know what to do during a big storm.
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.
All electronics should be moved to high ground.
17 in cantonment.
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.
Floods are the most common natural disaster in the united states.
Couple trapped in attic during sunday flooding uses ax to get out.
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.
Make sure you always have an exit route aka don t get trapped in an attic with no windows.
Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house.
Like most people you don t realize you d be safer on the roof where rescuers can see you and reach you.
Develop slowly or quickly.
Flash floods can come with no warning.
Move all electronics with extreme caution.