WITH THE MONSOON SEASON HEADING OUR WAY, IT’S TIME FOR THE ANNUAL REMINDER TO STAY OUT OF THE ARROYOS AND DITCHES. FLASH FLOODING CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING.
JOAN GRIFFIN IS WITH THE DITCH AND WATER SAFETY TASK FORCE. SHE SAYS ANYONE CAUGHT IN THE RUSHING WATER OF AN ARROYO CAN BE IN FOR A LONG ORDEAL. SHE SAYS THEY USUALLY RESCUE PEOPLE RIGHT AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE ARROYO, SO IT’S VERY DANGEROUS.
SHE SAYS THE WATER IN AN ARROYO CAN ALSO BE MOVING AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 50 MILES AN HOUR AND THEY CAN FILL UP IN A MATTER OF SECONDS.
