Real people, real stories
It's the stories of real people that touch our hearts. Watch these interviews of Queensland drivers, and listen to them recap and reflect on their experience with floodwater.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It. – Peter’s story
Meet Peter. He’s a dad, a hard worker and a good bloke. But back on January 25th he made one poor decision that almost changed everything. The old John Muntz Causeway at Oxenford was underwater following heavy storms. Peter just wanted to get to his kids. He had a good heavy vehicle and was a good driver. So rather than forget what kind of car he had, he pushed on. That’s the moment he felt the water grab his tyres and his vehicle start to slip.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It. – Karen’s story
After two days of solid rain, Karen was faced with a tough decision; take on the flooded road near her home at Goodna, or turn around and go the longer way? She made the wrong choice. Instead of forgetting about her hurry and what other people were doing, she drove on. It’s something Karen will never forget.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It. – Alison’s story
Driving to pick the kids up from school, Alison encountered a flooded road. See what that decision could have cost her.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It. – Matthew’s story
On the way home from work, Matt made a decision to risk everything. See the impact of that decision.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It. – James Freeman, The Psychology
This summer, you might face a decision; to drive through floodwater or not. On the one hand, you’re risking your vehicle, your ego, your insurance, your family, and your life. On the other hand, you might save a few minutes. Why would you ever risk it? James Freeman is a psychologist who specialises in risk perception while driving, and he has some answers. Even more importantly, he has some advice, because no matter who you are, no matter what you drive, if it’s flooded, you should forget it.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It. – Gil Reddiex, Swiftwater Rescuer
Gil Reddiex knows a lot about floodwater. He’s a Swiftwater Rescuer and trains other officers from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. He knows what can happen to a vehicle, what can happen to a person, and what happens following a disaster. He knows because he’s seen it. So when Gil says the only good choice you really have is before you enter the water, it’s worth listening. Forget what kind of car you drive, forget that it doesn’t look that bad, forget how well you know the road – if it’s flooded, forget it!
For more information
www.getready.qld.gov.au/FloodedForgetIt