Turn Around Don’t Drown

For Immediate Release: Monday, July 8, 2019

Monday, July 8, 2019 at 8:45 a.m.: Most of Montgomery County is under a flood warning There are reports of multiple instances of water rescues. If you encounter a flooded roadway, Turn Around Don’t Drown!  

Delay travel plans, if possible, until weather conditions improve. 

Flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths in the U.S. claiming on average nearly 100 lives a year. Most of these deaths occur in motor vehicles when people attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Many other lives are lost when people walk into or near flood waters. This happens because people underestimate the force and power of water, especially when it’s moving. 

• Don’t walk of drive into flood waters
• Flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths in the U.S. Most of these deaths occur in motor vehicles when people attempt to drive through flooded roadways. 
• Six inches of flood water can knock an adult off their feet. 
• 12 to 18 inches of flowing water is powerful enough to carry away most vehicles including large SUVs. 

Release ID: 19-233
Media Contact: Judy Stiles 240-777-6536