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When floodwaters swept a vehicle away in Perris, California, firefighters launched a swift water rescue to save the driver stranded on the roof. The rescue highlights both the dangers of flooded roads and the heroic efforts of emergency responders.
Swift water rescue teams spent two hours pulling two people to safety from a flooded storm drain in San Bernardino as heavy rain turned drainage channels into raging rivers. Both individuals made it out without injuries despite the dangerous conditions.
When a nor'easter dumped up to three feet of floodwater into New Jersey motel rooms, firefighters equipped with special rescue gear evacuated nine adults and one large dog to safety. Among those rescued was an adult in a wheelchair, and crews even extinguished a small fire during their thorough sweep of the building.
Rescue teams in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a flooded tunnel nine days after they became trapped, a stunning survival story that's bringing hope to families still waiting. The men survived over a week underground following devastating floods that hit the region.
Rescue teams in Nepal pulled two hydropower workers to safety after they survived more than a week trapped in a mud-clogged tunnel. The dramatic rescue brought hope to families of hundreds still missing after catastrophic flooding struck in late August.
Volunteers from a disaster relief group born after Hurricane Katrina are now helping Indiana communities recover from devastating floods. From Connersville to Indianapolis, they're bringing hands-on help to neighborhoods struggling to rebuild.
When flooding devastated 800 homes in Lincoln, Ontario, three disaster relief groups arrived with trucks, expertise, and dozens of trained volunteers offering free cleanup to those hit hardest. The self-sustaining operation is prioritizing elderly and underinsured residents who need help most.
A disaster relief team is helping West Virginia flood victims save up to $15,000 per family by demolishing damaged homes and preventing dangerous mold. The 26-person volunteer crew plans to stay for six weeks to help everyone who needs it.
When flooding threatened central Utah communities, volunteers in Delta didn't wait for disaster to strike. They gathered on Thursday to fill sandbags, building a wall of protection for their neighbors.
More than 2,000 volunteers showed up in Beaver, Utah to help neighbors clean up mud and debris after devastating floods swept through the small community. The massive volunteer response helped restore hope as residents begin rebuilding their lives.
A Good Samaritan plunged into dangerous floodwaters to pull a stranded man to safety during a flash flood. The dramatic rescue was caught on video and shows the power of split-second courage.
When a man was swept into a raging creek during record rainfall, David Flores didn't wait for emergency crews. He walked straight into chest-deep floodwaters to bring a stranger named Nathan home safely.