The terrible news in Spain inevitably brings back the fears of those who live near important rivers. Floods have increased in recent years, a consequence of climate change whose effects are being felt. So to protect himself against the force of the waters, the host Jamy Gourmaud, known in particular for having been at the head of “C'est pas Sorcerer” on France Télévisions, made a video on these social networks.
The trained journalist places himself in a flood simulation inside a car. Under the supervision of firefighters, Jamy must free himself from his vehicle while waiting for help. A good way to show the right actions to adopt, particularly the rather counterintuitive one of thinking about rolling down the window. In fact, if possible, you should be able to open your window fairly quickly before water enters the vehicle and causes an electrical short circuit.
If the current carries you away, put your legs forward
As the current builds, opening the door becomes more and more difficult. If you cannot do this, go out through the previously opened window and wait for help on the roof of your car, or on a nearby elevated place. Staying in the vehicle, however, condemns you to certain death, as a car can be driven into water in just 40 cm.
If you are a pedestrian during a flood, Jamy Gourmaud also presents the actions to take. There will come a time when the current will be too strong for you to stand and that's when you risk being swept away. At this time, you must stand with your feet forward, flat on your back, to protect yourself with your legs from any obstacles on the route (street furniture, trees, cars, etc.). This rather counterintuitive position can also save your life, but you will need urgent help from the emergency services who will have to intercept you while drifting.
In brief
In a video published on his Facebook account, host Jamy Gourmaud, formerly at the head of C'est Pas Sorcier, shows the good reflexes to adopt during a flood to avoid getting carried away by the current.
