Would You Survive the Johnston Flood of 1889?
Would You Survive the Johnston Flood of 1889?
Do you enjoy shopping?
Do you enjoy staying home?
Do you know the people in your neighborhood?
Do you enjoy fishing?
Are you a cautious person?
Do you question the safety of your environment?
One of the 80 survivors
One of the 80 survivors
You have survived the flood! You may have used items that float or used the help of another survivor, but nevertheless, you made it out alive! Now one thing that you have to establish for you and your family is whether you will stay and rebuild your city or leave and leave someone else to clean it up.
Died because your home collapsed on you
Died because your home collapsed on you
You were a little too cozy in your home and you didn't think about the potential flood that could happen. Many people of Johnston died in their homes or due to a building.
Died because you were outside near the dam
Died because you were outside near the dam
You may have been on your way home, taking a jog, or coming back from the store but you stopped by the water which hits you with such high-speeds that it either knocks you out immediately or forces you to hit something thus killing you.
Died because of the burning debris
Died because of the burning debris
Near a bridge, a bunch of debris got piled up and started a fire that killed a few people.
Died because of high speed debris
Died because of high speed debris
With all of the destruction that the flood was causing, it would also create many more possibilities for casualties, but unlike the other causes of death, high speed debris can be thrown through the air so it can go much farther.
Would You Survive the Johnston Flood of 1889?