How To Get On To The Roof During A Flood

The debris it carries are not always visible and doubles the flood s destructive power.

How to get on to the roof during a flood. By ally hirschlag. Those trying to escape the floodwater in their homes are instructed not to stay in the attic because you could become trapped. Flood survival may seem impossible when everything is in deep water. These are places where leaks are most likely to occur.

Some final dos and don ts. Inspect the roof for cracks or openings of any kind. Form a dome with the material over the drain opening and wedge it into place. Like most people you don t realize you d be safer on the roof where rescuers can see you and reach you.

If your home becomes dangerous due to flooding take your phone and supplies and move to the highest floor with windows. What to do and not do during a flood. It s hard to escape from a flooding attic. It is important to remember that there is more to a flood than water.

Pay close attention to areas where vents or flashings come through the roof surface or where joints exist. Officials are advising people to get on the roof of their home to escape extreme flooding inside. During a flood going for higher ground as soon as possible could be your best chance of flood survival. The way i see this there could only two ways climb through the loft or float up as the water rises.

You start getting calls from distant loved ones asking what s going on.