Flood security tips in the middle of WetterSiebewoche | Local news

Miami, Okla. (Koam) -The National Weather Service raises on Tuesday during the severe, which highlights flood security from March 1 to 7.

In the event of strong rainfall, the risk of flooding can exist.

Allen Brown, head of the four state search and rescue, knows how dangerous floods can be after he reacted to numerous flood -related emergencies in the four states.

“Our weather can be very unpredictable at this time of year. We can get large amounts of rain in a very short time,” said Brown.

“I remember that in the Neosho area we could pull a family out of a car that was completely immersed in water,” said Brown.

He says it is something he won't forget.

“It is difficult to forget the relief of a person's face when you pull them out of this situation,” said Brown.

Although there are times when life was saved, says Brown, but not every situation ends with a rescue.

“So that someone is in a situation in which it turns into a recovery, and we realize that this can sometimes be reality, we hope that we can make it a rescue before becoming a recovery,” said Brown.

The fire chief of the city of Miami, Chris Chenoweth, says that he is familiar with the reaction to flood cases based on Miami, and it is an area at risk of flood.

“Pretty quickly we can lose access to several thousands of our residents, State Highway 125, and that adds at least 5 or 6 minutes to the southern end of the city for 5 or 6 minutes if they are in an emergency that 5 or 6 minutes can be super valuable,” said Chenoweth.

Chenowith also warned of the hidden dangers that the floods represent those who could underestimate their power. “Six centimeters of water is everything you need to get away from your feet,” said Chenowith.

“So when you start going through floods and it will be, you know, washed out the street and drive, then you are in trouble before you can do something.”

He also gave advice for everyone who is located by areas at risk of flooding.

“It only takes about one foot water to have an average car away,” said Chenowith.

The fire chief says you should avoid driving through floods.

“When you drive and happen to come across floods, turn around and go home and never wait over the water,” said Chenoweth.

According to Theeather.gov, more people in the United States kill floods every year than any other thunderstorm in connection with dangers.

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