Safety During Flood Season

The first week of August 2008 Mother Nature served the Las Vegas Valley a reminder of the perils of flood season.  Severe thunderstorms led to flooding in the southeast valley where several Henderson streets and intersections became hazardous.  But that didn’t stop some motorists from attempting to drive through flooded streets.  Rescue crews were kept busy responding to the calls of many trapped citizens.  Scott Allison from Clark County Fire Department states, “It is an old saying, but we preach it year after year during the monsoon, ‘turn around don’t drown.’”  As far as trapped motorists are concerned, Scott says, “If you are in high water we recommend that you stay in your vehicle and let us come and rescue you.  You do not want to run the risk of getting out of your vehicle and getting swept off your feet.”

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