The Floods HMMMMMM?

[CharlesHarris]

After Katrina the Coast Guard rescued lots of people who had chopped their way out of attics onto their roofs.

When I lived in a highrise I kept my rapelling gear, rock hammer, helmet, goggles and gloves in case I ever had to exit through other than the door. But during a fire you ordinarily would NOT want to open a window unless it was the escape of last resort, for doing so will suck the smoke and fire quickly into that space!

In addition to having your supplies and kit in waterproof containers, the containers should be tethered inside an inflatable or rigid boat which will float. If you live in a likely flood area you also want personal flotation devices for each person, and the PFDs should be equipped with tethered folding utility knife, rescue strobe such as an ACR Firefly3, and whistle.