Jessica Acea shared the terrifying ordeal of her family being trapped in a flooded building, rescued by firefighters: 'Firemen came because I was screaming at them. They came and really rescued them, opened the door, broke it, everything.' This highlights the urgency and danger posed by the sudden flood.
Acea lamented the loss of years’ worth of belongings, expressing the emotional toll: 'This is years' worth of things. I've lived here seven years.' It underscores the devastating impact of such disasters on residents' lives.
Acea called attention to the neglect in infrastructure maintenance, stating, 'They have to fix the pipe. But until it busts? That's when they fix it.' This emphasizes the need for proactive measures over reactive fixes.
Residents faced overwhelming damage, with flooded homes and vehicles showcasing a community in distress: 'Floodwaters receded... to reveal muddy and debris strewn streets, ruined ground floor apartments and cars destroyed by water surge that reached as high as the door handles.'
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