OMG (Police Rescue mentioned)

hutch0830

I was driving DS home from preschool and it was pouring out! We were about to drive under a bridge but noticed some flooding. Because there were flash flood warnings, I decided to turn around. Well, some guy decided to cut me off and in the 45 seconds that took, enough water came rushing in to officially make me stuck! There was no moving! THEN, within just a couple of minutes, water started rushing IN MY CAR. I called 911 because the currents were so strong that I was worried about carrying DS through all of that while pregnant. A police officer came running through some tunnel, grabbed a scared little DS and brought him to safety before running back to get me through the currents. Even though we were about 5 blocks from home, we couldn't go anywhere! He had to drop us off in a hotel lobby where we were stranded for about 2 hours. Thank GOD we are ok, but I am still majorly shaken up!

Winter*Mommy

Oh.  My.  Gosh.

I am so glad you are okay - that is terrifying!!!!!!!!!  Smart thinking calling for help immediately!!! 

stacieann15

Exactly the right thing to do (calling the police). I used to cover crime for a newspaper and one of my jobs would be to call all the state police posts about drownings when it rained a lot -- and most of them happened in exactly your situation. Good job for being smart about it!

hutch0830

It was so scary! It didn't help that the phone rang for a full 3 minutes before someone answered! And then later it was busy! I didn't know it was possible to get a busy signal when calling 911!

mkoelker

Wow! I'm glad you guys are okay!

Tristan921

That's so scary! I'm glad you and your LOs are safe and sound! Those storms are headed for me me next!

Tristan921

That's so scary! I'm glad you and your LOs are safe and sound! Those storms are headed for me next!

jesmckenna

Oh my goodness that is terrifying!  There were a ton of cars flooded outside our house and all I could think about was how scary it would be to be stuck in your car with all that water.  I'm so happy that you and your DS are safe.  Thank God you called the cops quickly and they were able to help!

Mrs.Brink

Way to go for thinking quickly, I don't know what I'd have done if it took that long to get through to the police though...that makes it that much more terrifying! So glad you guys are ok!

amberdaz

Wow, how scary. Glad you & DS are okay.

lovethebosox

Wow. I'm so glad you all are okay!!

mamaholic

Oh no! I am so glad you guys are all ok! How is your poor car?!

Erin RN

OMG, I'm so glad that you and your son are okay!! We've been hearing about the storms from family today. I heard they had to shut down the 43 and some other freeways because of flooding. I hope the rain stops quickly and everyone stays safe!

applebride40

I am so glad you all are safe.  That is so scary and amazing that things can change that quickly.

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pepomntpat

Wow!  How scary!  I am glad you are both okay.

hutch0830

Thanks for all the well wishes everyone! We are ok, but the car is done! I filed my claim asap last night. Now my mom has me all worried about getting sick from the nasty flood water since the sewage lines leaked. Guess I'd better call my doctor!

erpetdoc

Wow.... I just watched something on the news about the flooding in Wisconsin.  I'm so glad you're okay.  I hope the guy that cut you off got stuck too.  It it kind of irritating when people drive stupidly in bad weather.  Getting to their destination faster doesn't mean that they were necessarily acting in their own best interest or anyone around them. 

madladybride

Wow! That sounds pretty scary. I'm glad you are ok, though.

cintim

How scary?!?! Thank God you are both OK. Good job on doing the right thing. I'm sure lots of people would have just driven straight through.

Valco

I can't even imagine how scary that would have been. So glad everything is ok!

MistyHinrichs

Definitely call your doc. I was in contaminated flood waters a few months ago, and had to get re-vaccinated for Teatnaus because it'd been over 4 years since my last shot. Watch out for any flu-like symptoms, as well.

 I'm sorry to hear that it took you so long to get through to 911. As a dispatcher, I can tell you that when a big emergency such as a flash flood strikes (flash flood is such an apt name.... They literally just come at you with next to no warning!) it's very hard to keep up with all the calls for service. In my county (71,000 residents) sufficient staffing is 2 to 3 dispatchers per shift. During normal times, that's MORE than enough. During an emergency, it gets a little hectic. And yes, 911 can ring busy, unfortunately. On average, a call center for a county the size of mine will have 7 911 lines dedicated to landlines, and 7 for wireless calls.

 I'm glad to hear that the officer was able to get you and your little one to safety.