NewsNet5.comNews
EducationEmploymentAutoHealthHealth ExpertsHouse And HomeWEDDINGSHomeTown ExpertsLegalCleveland247Real EstateDatingTravelFamily


E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters

Man Calls 911 From Roof Of Car About Rising Water

106 Families Get Help From Red Cross After Flooding

UPDATED: 1:42 pm EDT July 18, 2005

A motorist called 911 Saturday from the roof of his car as water started to rise quickly at a Lorain underpass.

The man said that help was needed immediately or people still in their car were going to die.

In fact, Walter and Mary Jane Kalinowski's car was in about 10 feet of water caused by a flash flood. By the time emergency crews could get the car out, it was too late. (Full Story)

Images | 911 Call | All About Floods

The couple drowned at the East 21st Street underpass.

Officials said several major roads were flooded when storms dumped about 2.8 inches of water on the area in 30 minutes.

The community was being very vocal Monday about the spot where the couple lost their lives.

"When you got a traffic light here and you're at the bottom of that thing there and it comes up like it flood it did, there's no way out cause everybody's still in front of you and your car died," Jeffery Guncer said.

Red Cross Helps Flood Victims

flooded apartment
More than 100 families have gotten help from the Red Cross after weekend flooding.

In less than an hour, several inches of rain fell and the floodwaters rose quickly inside the Sheffield Village Apartments, NewsChannel5 reported.

One resident said that in 10 minutes her entire apartment was flooded. And that was the same story for many people who just started helping one another.

"Everybody sort of pitched in together, helped everybody get stuff that they needed to get out real quick," Mike Swirsky said.

The cleanup continued Monday for the 56 apartments that got hit by high water.

The 106 families affected are staying with relatives, have moved into open apartments or being helped by the Red Cross.

Thirteen volunteers from the Red Cross responded to calls for help.





Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More Details

You can pick your friends, but not your family -- or your neighbors. Here's what you need to know about how to deal with yours. More Details

It was bound to happen. There are now applications for your cell phone that can help you avoid speeding tickets as well as traffic jams. Drive carefully. More Details

Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More Details


Sponsored Links

Credit Report

560? 675? 720? The average US Credit Score is 692. What is your score? See it online for FREE! More Details

Experian

Sponsor


Find Local Businesses