Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Flashfloods and Cars

What Flash floods can do to vehicles

Flashfloods pose a huge risks to motorists. (Photo Credits)

Flash floods do not only damage homes, it can also pose a great danger to vehicles and motorists.

In one of its reports, CNN showed how devastating flash floods can be on cars. How to deal with flooding

“Cars sat submerged in mud with their roofs barely visible. Hail the size of golf balls tumbled from the sky.”

Watch the video clip here.

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Speed Society meantime shared a hair-raising video on what flashfloods can do to a parking lot full of cars. Floods

“When this flash flood popped up seemingly out of nowhere, it really took our breath away, sweeping away twenty or so cars in seconds. Shortly before, the flooding didn’t even look like a big deal, then BOOM, the cars were gone except for one guy who snapped his lockers in place and took off before the raging water could get him!”

See the footage here.

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FHM meantime featured flood-ready vehicles.

“Thinking of replacing that low-riding sedan of yours? With the rainy days in full swing, we can’t help but routinely wonder if it’s time to replace our rides with something a little bit, well, taller.”

Check out the vehicles here.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Animals and Flash Floods

The dangers of Flash Floods on Pets

Random stories on Flash Floods. (Photo Credits)

Flash floods could be really scary and could claim lives and properties in an instant.

There are many stories and random anecdotes that revolve around flash flooding incidents.

Petfans.com put the postlight on a couple in Japan, who loves animals and ensured their safety during a bout of flash floods in their area.

“Natural disasters, mostly in situations like this, are hard moments that some people forget about their pets, forgetting to rescue them. What this woman and the man did to their dogs was something that will leave you speechless. It all started in the city of Joso in Tokyo, Japan, sadly the city was hit by a flash flood, it happened after the Kinugawa River burst its banks, which caused a disaster. How to deal with flooding

Check out the photos here.

Pets and Flash Floods

Two men featured over at The Dodo made a mini Noah’s ark care of their little boat when they decided to save animals from the flash floods. Floods

“So Williams and his brother traveled around, placing every struggling animal they came across into the boat. Once the water levels began to lower, the animals were released.”

See the photos here.

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I Heart Dogs meantime featured a dog lover who refused to let go of his pet during a flash flood.

“When we find ourselves in a dire situation, our first instinct is to grab a few important belongings and save ourselves and our family. We expect our pets to follow us. In our haste and panic to scramble to safer grounds, we sometimes forget that our pets might not make it to safety which is how most of them become lost/victims of natural calamities.”

Watch the clip here.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

What to do after a storm

How to deal with the aftermath of Storm

What can you do after it hits you? (Photo Credits)

Knowing what to do after a storm is key not only to one’s survival, but also towards the longevity of one’s home and appliances.

A storm usually brings about a lot of danger, foremost of which is flooding.

Mountain Bulletin shared tips on what to do after a storm. How to deal with flooding

“Managing rain once it falls onto your property is important, you want to make sure that the water goes where it should and sink where it can. You don’t want puddles of water near your front door, or where you park your car, but you do want water for your flowerbeds, at the same time you don’t want your flowerbeds to wash away. The best way to see if your rain gutters and other measures are working right on your property is to watch them in action. So during and after a storm go outside and see what is happening on your property, see the checklist below for what to look for. Note this checklist is just the basics and every property is different. Please modify this checklist to reflect the needs of your property and neighborhood.”

Check out the tips here.

There is Danger even after the storm has hit

UCONN Health meantime compiled internet articles relating to storm and mold forming. Floods

“In the fall of 2013, the Center for Indoor Environments and Health began work on Recovery from catastrophic weather: mold exposure and health-related training [funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hurricane Sandy Cooperative Agreement 1U01OH010627-01…The project is designed to increase knowledge and protective behavior related to mold mitigation and health effects within emergency and recovery respondents in states affected by Hurricane Sandy.”

See the links here.

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Media Agency CKNW reminded homeowners about possible food poisoning during storm power outages.

“First and foremost, don’t open your fridge or freezer doors unless necessary; adding an unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours. If available, add ice to the fridge to keep it at safe temperatures. The CFIA is also reminding the public spoiled food doesn’t necessarily smell bad.”