Observing German Crisis

[CharlesHarris]

MB, I couldn't have said it better. These sorts of floods happen every few years in Harper's Ferry, WV, Point of Rocks, MD and in multiple places along the Ohio River near you. While I don't live near the Potomac, the creeks feeding it flood regularly enough that the highway department places signs along the low-water bridge approaches: "High Water - Turn Around - Don't Drown!"

All the local volunteer fire departments have swiftwater rescue teams, equipment and training. Those who live in older homes along the river bottom land know to keep an axe and a crowbar in their attic. Houses which have been flooded before ofter have trap doors in the attic and gabled sitting "picnic" platforms large enough for a pair of lawn chairs, hibachi and a beer cooler so that they can fish from rooftop, feed and amuse themselves until the flood water goes down.

The resiliency of Rednecks. Love'em all!