Flash floods can come with no warning.
Attic during a flood.
It s hard to escape from a flooding attic.
Develop slowly or quickly.
Residents of a flood prone neighborhood north of pensacola since 1993 the hulgans know what to do during a big storm.
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Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house.
Avoid driving except in emergencies.
Wear heavy gloves and boots during clean up.
Floods are the most common natural disaster in the united states.
All electronics should be moved to high ground.
Elderly florida couple trapped in attic rescued from flood by jet ski riding firefighter.
Many of the deaths and injuries that occur during flooding are because people underestimate the power of flood water.
Like most people you don t realize you d be safer on the roof where rescuers can see you and reach you.
Make sure you always have an exit route aka don t get trapped in an attic with no windows.
Elaine hulgan speaks to a reporter about their situation during the hurricane sept.
You can take them to the attic or have them placed on the top of the highest shelves in your home.
Listen to authorities for information and instructions.
You may become trapped by rising floodwater.
Seek refuge inside on a higher floor.
Result from rain snow coastal storms storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.
If the water rises to this level you can still safely escape the attic through the rooftop hatch.
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.
This way you can safely go up to your attic during a flood.
Move all electronics with extreme caution.
Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.
Ensure you switch it off early before flood water fills the home which can make the environment dangerous due to risk of electrocution.
What to do during a flood risks of flood water.
Go on the roof only if necessary.
By haley wilson june 14 2016 at 8 59 pm cdt updated july 9 at 7 52 pm.