' In simpler terms: it might flood. That is what that jargon meant. When the weatherman say “flood,” we all know it is time to take him/her more seriously unlike when he/she says ‘fine but partly cloudy’. Last time out many paid the ultimate price for taking the weatherman lightly. The result; bathroom towels officially retired as mop replacements, less 'plush' and more 'squish' carpets, interesting insurance claims like ‘house damaged because it decided to take a dip’ etc. Remember the water surged through the streets like a crowd of Zebras supporters after a last-minute winning goal.
It was like the flood was on a mission to give everyone free swimming lessons, whether they wanted them or not. Most of us do not know how to respond to floods except trying to try to sweep water out of your house or post a ‘situation right now, flood things’ picture. So any guide that purports to help people deal with floods is welcome in our neck of the woods. This week we attempt to put together a flood survival kit. I have decided to avoid using ‘An Idiot’s Guide....’ because basically such guides will only be read by idiots. Admittedly, this type though forms 90% of the population but I also wanted to include the 10%, if you get my point. The 10%, which would have been excluded by such a title, is equally important.
