Stay safe during flooding episodes

8/8/2019 (Permalink)

Use extreme caution when navigating flood waters!

Flooding.  Hearing that word, most people think of hurricanes pounding either the east coast or the Gulf coast states.  But, repeated heavy rains cause flooding issues in our community.  Here at SERVPRO of Bedford Park/Burbank, we hope you take precautions to keep yourself safe inside your home and business.  But, did you know most people who lose their life due to flooding are in their cars?

According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), there have been 78 deaths due to flooding in the US this year (through July 31), and 51 of those were people trying to drive through high flood waters.  As they say, if you see water across the roadway, "Turn around, don't drown!"

Other statistics:  of the 78 deaths, 52 were male victims, 46 were between the ages of 20-59, and just five were in a boat.  In Illinois, there have been three deaths in 2019, and 30 since 2010, so it does happen here as well.

If flooding occurs in your neighborhood, and you suffer some water damages in your home or business, we hope you think of SERVPRO of Bedford Park/Burbank.  But, if you happen to be on the road, we want you to be smart, not a statistic!