The media here can play a large role in that part by spreading information to everyone that the waters will continue to rise. There's a very simple saying that must be heeded, and that is turn around, drown. There are lives lost every year in flooding situations where people drive into rising waters. Do not risk your own life driving into rising waters. Second, the waters are rising so rapidly, you may not think that as you're driving toward a river area, you may think, well, I'm safe. (03:57–04:03)
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