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Show V w U 300 SO. EAST 461 . silt lake cm. Eioumd ITJig Uoirld I The trauma of massive mud slides and excessive flooding caught the attention of the news media around the world. Layton Eyes Burglaries A Doing What He Likes Best ID) : lli.2 a t $ 4 - w - ,' pi miftf V . W rVj fi.. ' fsy ,i 2 .;cp- S t - Evacuate! Flood Victims Fight Back .- v " Vt , ' wv tV'-fV - ' By MARK FOTHERINGHAM F vacuate! Get out! Its coming! Davis County residents heard and heeded these words last week, fleeing from walls of mud and water flowing down canyons from Bountiful to Farmington. Command posts at Woods Cross High School, Centerville Jr. High, and Farmington Jr. High collected evacuees and supplied them with the bare necessities until they could make arrangements to staydl friends, relatives or with people' who volunteered to make their homes into shelters. v Hundreds of L. L w f r, & 'S6fca' hiftX .. r il(MByW 0. JJ. S T.w.'W. Jh ri T mtS According to Red Cross officials in Farmington, not many people spent the night at the command post. One that did was Holly Stock. The first night, nobody got much sleep, she said. We were all afraid that the w hole town was going to be destroyed. The kids were really scared. They wanted to leave Farmington altogether. I slide, but Bountiful was not quote so lucky. Jeff Miller had been sandbagging in Bountiful since 7 a.m. Saturday beiore deciding to go to his parents house T ues-da- y night to get some sleep. Many residents tried to return to their homes to retrieve valuable papers and possessions but were turned back by officers and roadblocks. They are treating us like looters, said Nathan Byeis, who tried to return to his home on Wednesday. We arejust trying to Cut our losses,! M rv B vr-sa4- on vacation in Nevada when he heard of the disaster. I called my who said they were trying to sandbag and save my house. I drove home as soon as I could but they wouldnt let me in. Ive got plenty of places to stay and even if I lose my home, I would consider myself lucky to be alive. But if I could just get out some of my property, I think Id There was no warning that the water was coming, he said. Someone just veiled to get out; that a wall of water was coming. I grabbed my shoes and left but Yesterday just wanted to cry. We went up to see the damage and walked to the cul de sac just yards from my home. Instead of houses, there was just a mountain that wasnt there before. "We walked up to our house and it looked so little next to that mountain; it was really humbling. Theres no damage yet but there is so much water coming down now and there is a big boulder sitting just above the house. I can just see that rock crashing down on the house. She said her family had been sleeping on cots set up by the Red Cross in order to stay close in case something more did happen. We slept pretty good last night. I think we were all exhausted. I Ic0 sT- " IZ-n- iB-- . V-A- J - -- , Jt ! rilt ,llj i -- rfcr f :,f V , V -r y 4 Suxr, iy-- v lAf-- i kj"- ? . - r- - ;iZ2ki f Sw iS - y - sPtn rf -- y- y pp -- Most residents left their homes in Farmington Monday with only the clothes on their backs. The Red Cross supplied comfort kits with personal hygiene items. Several other organizations and donated food, linens, and 'H.f Barton Creek Literally Gobbled up the Lakeview Drive-Barto- n Road intersection. got only about three or four steps out the door before the water hit and swept me down the creek. he-wa- cry a lot less. My zzspp .- shelter. When the first evacuation was called, most people were just happy to have escaped with their lives. As time wore on how ever, people began again to think of the homes and property they left behind. son-in-la- , (2 a Food of Etiquette section home is very close to the road blocks and I could be in and out in 10 minutes. To be so near-- it makes you feel like making a run for it. Im not afraid of getting arrested and if another slide is coming, I want to get my genealogical records out of there. Geroge Hardman has been working in Thistle for the last month helping dig the railroad tunnels there. He came to Farmington last week to help his mother evacuate. Even after working in Thistle, I didnt realize how much a disaster affects people till it hit a bit closer to home, he said. The most frustrating thing is all the con- My left leg got caught between a couple of logs. Ive got a fractured left leg now but it probably saved my life. My brother John came looking for me and between mv yelling and his flashlight we finally made contact. It seemed like forever for the paramedics to come and cut me out from between the logs. My brother and Brent Tuttle both had to come to the hospital with me because they both were going into shock. Besides the leg, I have 70 stitches over my left eye and scratches all over my body. Except for the pain, I feel great. I guess I wont be doing any more sandbagging for a while. Lakeview Hospital was the temporary home of about 65 senior citizens w ho had to be evacuated from rest homes which were flooded. Public relations officer Gav Saunders also reports that the hospital has treated and released nearly 20 others for injuries. John Siddowav had just put four of his six children to bed when the call came to I didnt take anything but the and kids, he said. We ran outside and looked over at 4th North (about 30 yards awav) and saw this wall of water, evacuate. fusion and not knowing what might wife happen. There doesnt seem to be any clear lines of authority. Some people came and told my mother that her house was gone. Now the word is that it is alright. The strain has been pretty hard on her. No one was hurt in the Farmington boulders and logs going down the street. Mr. Siddoway is characteristic of most of the evacuated Davis County residents. We may lose part of our home; but w ere still alive and kicking, he said. How To Cope With Disaster T he recent flooding and mudslide disasters in Davis County nave the potene tial for immediate as well as emotional effects on those victims wno have suffered loss of their homes and property damage, and risked loss of life, limb and loved ones. Some general principles in dealing with victims of a disaster follow: long-rang- Usually disaster victims are normal capable of functioning effectively. fop!ehave just been subjected to severe stress and some of the reactions may show as emotional strain. This is usually transitory; it is to be expected and it does not imply mental illness. Most often victims need concrete help, such as information about available services, how to get insurance benefits or loans, health care, babysitting, transportation, etc. Often the most important help Jor the emotional distress, if any, may be simply listening, providing a ready ear, and indicating interest ana concern. People undergoing great stress and pressure often tend to feel isolated and alone. Ability to cope may be missing. An interest in their concerns restores a sense of identity and forestalls much more severe emotional distress. For the most part people perform quite capably considering the amount of stress they have endured. Sometimes frustrations late, especially as the victims run into information, red tape, and bureaucratic tangles while seeking disaster relief. Feelings of helplessness and anger result. Some people may feel disgraced because help was needed, or they might not want help from outsiders. Tact ana sensitivity are needed in bringing assistance into a community. A sensitivity to the reactions and needs of the people affected by disaster is crucial for helping them. They are: 1. Concern for basic survival 2. Grief over loss of loved ones or of prized possessions 3. Separation anxiety expressed as fear for safety and self ana loved ones 4. A return to behaviors typical of a reappearance of younger age such as children thumbsucking among 5. Relocation and fsolation concerns 6. Need to express feelings about ex-- , periences in the disaster 7. Need to feel one is a part of the community and its rehabilitation efforts 8. Altruism and the desire to help others. Most emotional problems tend to in the imappear later on rather than mediate period. post-disast- er The most common symptoms to appear in adults are anxiety, depression, hostility, resentment, loss of ambition, sleep disturbances, and psycholosomatic symptoms such as ulcers, headaches, vomiting and diarrhea, extreme tiredness and physical weakness. Marital discord may appear, especially regarding money, for caring for children, and responsibility housework. There may be increasing neglect of self and, in extreme cases, suicidal preoccupation, thoughts and acts. While many of these symptoms are a temporary response to disaster, prolonged and persistent severe symptoms indicates that professional counseling may be indicated. L Volunteer sandbaggers take lunch break during hectic period of flooding in south Davis County. sawfett i I 2 M t |