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Massive Flood Sweeps U.S. Military Base In Marshall Islands
Clear Facts
- A massive flood broke down doors at a U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands on Saturday.
- Personnel at the American garrison base on Roi-Namur were knocked off their feet and some swept away in the flood.
- No deaths have been reported on the island.
A video captured the moment when massive floodwaters broke down doors at a U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands on Saturday. Personnel at the American garrison base on Roi-Namur were knocked off their feet and some swept away in the freak flood, according to TMZ.
In the video, a man can be heard begging, “Keep the door closed! Keep the door closed!” just before the wall of water slams into the doors of the military base’s dining room, knocking them off their hinges. The flood surged into the dining area, sweeping several people and what appeared to be a bicycle along with it.
The man holding the camera checked on a number of people before telling everyone to “get out of here” as the water continued to surge in. The video then captured the moment the power went out.
Col. Drew Morgan, in a Facebook post from the U.S. Army Garrison on Kwajalein Atoll, said, “Last night a series of weather-driven waves resulted in significant ocean water inundation on Roi-Namur. Initial indications are all personnel are accounted for; however, TEAM KWAJ leaders are triple checking. We have launched the catamaran to retrieve Roi residents and leave only a small team of experts to assess damage and begin the process of restoring essential services. TEAM KWAJ is rising to the occasion!”
The military assessed on Facebook that flooding occurred on one-third of the northwest side of the island on which the base is located. No deaths have yet been reported on the island, as noted by TMZ.
Clear Thoughts (op-ed)
The recent flooding at a U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands should serve as a wake-up call for our nation’s leaders. While no deaths have been reported, the incident highlights the potential dangers that our military personnel face, even on their own bases.
Climate change has been a hotly debated topic, but regardless of one’s stance, it’s undeniable that we’re witnessing more extreme weather events. Our military installations must be prepared for such occurrences to ensure the safety of our servicemen and women.
Investing in infrastructure upgrades is vital to protect our military assets and personnel. This incident should push our leadership to take action and allocate the necessary resources for strengthening our bases against natural disasters.
Ignoring the issue will only put our military at risk. It’s time for our leaders to prioritize the safety and well-being of those who serve our nation.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Eric Turner
January 28, 2024 at 7:29 am
Stop with injecting “climate change” in the reporting, it was just a weather driven event nothing more and screaming for more spending by the military to “protect” their personnel is ludicrous.
How about we start to bring home the personnel that we have stationed around the globe and protect our own borders first?!?
D
January 28, 2024 at 9:36 am
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Nomar
January 28, 2024 at 8:19 am
Is time fir the U.S.A. to stop sticking is nose everywhere else in the world let other nations take care of their own affairs get out. Stop helping Israel which will be the destruction of the world
Colleen
January 28, 2024 at 11:44 am
I can tell you’re not a red-blooded American. Perhaps you should stop interjecting in something apparently you know nothing about. Oh, and NOMAR learn to speak and spell or go back to whatever hellhole you left.
CharlieSeattle
February 2, 2024 at 11:53 pm
…………yawn, it was a small tsunami or storm surge.
Tamituna
February 5, 2024 at 11:10 pm
You lost me at climate change.
Lei
February 6, 2024 at 6:57 pm
Climate change – the term – helps sell stock that the scientists have invested in.
Not all weather has been kept track of for thousands of years or we wouldn’t even want to step outside.
Lei
Jeffrey James Kober
March 27, 2024 at 10:09 am
It’s called “weather”, and at times it is extreme.Nothing more. There is no such thing as a climate change that is caused or can be prevented by the human race. It just another crisis invented to keep us occupied while being robbed of tax dollars. So please…We’re not idiots