South Fulton Flooding
SOUTH FULTON, Tenn – The Northwest Tennessee Disaster Services reported that South Fulton received extensive flooding Saturday. Some of the hardest hit areas were College Street and Iron Street. NTDS also reports that a lot of businesses in the downtown area have water damage. The National Weather Service reported this afternoon that water rescues were performed to help those stuck in the flooding. Dozens of homeowners started the long clean up process on Sunday. Flood victim David Meade told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that this was the second time in a month his home was damaged by flood waters. ” The last flood we lost a bunch of puppies. They got sick and died and that was about 30 days ago,” said David Meade. ” When it rains the creek comes up and it floods. It’s got to go somewhere so it all goes into the house.” “You know this is the second time around same thing, everything got ruined and we don’t have nothing to start with,” said Teena Meade. Northwest Tennessee Disaster Services CEO. Rob Adcock, has been working with crews to provide emergency supplies to families living in the effected areas. He said the damage is reportedly widespread through out the city. There are mud-caked side streets, limbs and debris swept across area roadways. “A lot of it came up to front doors of local businesses downtown and it’s kind of left its mark on the whole city,” said Adcock. Disaster service officials are warning residents who have been effected by flood waters to take extra precaution by washing everything the water touched with bleach. Officials said floors, furniture, walls and clothes should be cleaned to fight against bacteria and/or black mold. “Make sure you’re in boots in standing water. You don’t want to be in open toed shoes because you can actually get an infection. There’s no telling what’s in the water,” said Adcock. ” My back room is a disaster, I can poor some bleach on the floor right now and you can watch it foam,” said Meade. Homeowners said their homes flood every time there is a heavy rain or storm. ” We lost paperwork, photos of people that are dead and gone, albums, all kinds of stuff,” said Meade. “Things that can’t be replaced with money. ” Adcock told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that August is flood awareness month for NTDS. To find out more information on the appropriate way to clean up after flood waters or receive assistance contact Northwest Tennessee Disaster Services at (731) 592-3947 or visit www.togetherforall.org
