It's 6:30AM, and as I approach the front door I see red lights whirling around in the soaking rain. Hmmm, I'm curious now. (and a bit concerned)
"Forks Township Fire Department, sir" he proudly blurts out.
As I scan over the faces of the firemen and women (there were 4 of them), I saw this scene.
Hello!
"Sir?", he says "is your basement flooding?"
"Just a little" I respond.
"Do you have a sump pump?"
I am concerned with that question, especially because the answer is "No."
"My wife and I..." I begin to explain "...have been down there moving valuables away from the rising water."
A little dejected, he says "OK sir, if you need us go ahead and call 9-1-1, we will come back and help."
More scared then when they arrived, I thanked them very much and scanned the corner for just how much water there was out there.
As they walked away, one of the younger female fire workers said "Have a nice day!"
Hmmm. Thanks.
The water rose for another hour or so and finally stopped. I promptly left for Lowes to purchase my first 12 gallon Shop Vac.
We are fine, all is OK. The basement got about 1-2 inches in only a few places and all of our valuables were saved. Even a few I wouldn't mind losing.
All pictures here.