Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:49:28 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A flood frustrated resident in a Southaven neighborhood called her backyard an ocean after severe weather Tuesday. Inside Louise Rinhart's home is not much better. "Carpet and I got hardwoodMore >>
A flood frustrated resident in a Southaven neighborhood called her backyard an ocean after severe weather Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:45:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Officials are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Interstate 40 eastbound and Austin Peay Highway.Memphis police shut down eastbound traffic on the interstate around 9:55 p.m. Tuesday.KeepMore >>
Officials are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Interstate 40 eastbound and Austin Peay Highway.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:43 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:43:21 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday. The firefighters offered piggyback rides to children toMore >>
Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:36 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:36:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis' own Sarah Simmons advanced to the next round of NBC's "The Voice" after results were revealed Tuesday night. Voting for the national competition took place Monday after a live nationalMore >>
Memphis' own Sarah Simmons advanced to the next round of NBC's "The Voice" after results were revealed Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:31:53 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday in game 2 93-89. The Grizzlies had a major comeback in the fourth quarter pushing the game into overtime 85-85. Grizzlies returnMore >>
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday in game 2 93-89.More >>
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - If a fire destroyed your home, would important information like your birth certificate, social security guards and marriage license survive?
Last February, the Chuldaskis home burned beyond repair.
"We all go through life saying it's not going to happen to me," said Mike Chudalski, "and then, all of a sudden, you're standing in front of your house watching everything go up in smoke."
The fire took just about everything, including some very important paperwork.
"Like the passport, birth certificates," Chudalski said.
They did not have a fireproof safe, which might have made a difference.
We put some containers and cabinets to the test. We loaded up a fireproof box with a CD and some pictures. We put the same in a large fire safe and in a simple file cabinet.
The containers were loaded inside a house already used by a fire department for fire training.
As the house burned, Fire Marshall Kevin Rigoli explained how fireproof containers are supposed to work.
"That gypsum around the safe insulates everything," Rigoli said, "much like when you wear a coat in the winter it keeps the heat from getting to it."
The fire burned up to 900 degrees. The fireproof boxes are rated for different amounts of time in the direct heat.
The first to come out was the file cabinet.
"It's not rated to survive in fires," Rigoli said.
It did not make it. The photos were not destroyed, but as soon as air got to them they lit up again.
The small fireproof box was hard to find, but once they pried it open, not only was everything intact, but the CD still worked.
The large fireproof safe had not been properly locked to start. The items inside fell out and burned in the fire.
"Heat warped the plastic but there was no burning," Rigoli said. "So what was inside would have made it."
The fireproof safe cost about $100. Smaller fireproof boxes start at around $20.
Before buying a fireproof safe, check out user reviews and comparisons online.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:45:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Officials are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Interstate 40 eastbound and Austin Peay Highway.Memphis police shut down eastbound traffic on the interstate around 9:55 p.m. Tuesday.KeepMore >>
Officials are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Interstate 40 eastbound and Austin Peay Highway.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:43 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:43:21 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday. The firefighters offered piggyback rides to children toMore >>
Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:36 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:36:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis' own Sarah Simmons advanced to the next round of NBC's "The Voice" after results were revealed Tuesday night. Voting for the national competition took place Monday after a live nationalMore >>
Memphis' own Sarah Simmons advanced to the next round of NBC's "The Voice" after results were revealed Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:30:23 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Torrential rain hit just as drivers' were heading home from work Tuesday. It made for some interesting travel as East Memphis motorists had to endure water covered areas. Many drivers sloshedMore >>
Torrential rain hit just as drivers' were heading home from work Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:49:28 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A flood frustrated resident in a Southaven neighborhood called her backyard an ocean after severe weather Tuesday. Inside Louise Rinhart's home is not much better. "Carpet and I got hardwoodMore >>
A flood frustrated resident in a Southaven neighborhood called her backyard an ocean after severe weather Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:33:24 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Most people associate the word strep with strep throat. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects so shocking and dangerous that it leads to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Mid-SouthMore >>
Most people associate the word strep with strep throat. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects so shocking and dangerous that it leads to obsessive compulsive disorder.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:18:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Roadways around the Mid-South are flooding resulting in cars getting stuck in massive puddles and flooded areas. At least three cars are halfway under water at Goodman Road and Elmore Road.More >>
Roadways around the Mid-South are flooding resulting in cars getting stuck in massive puddles and flooded areas.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:56:46 GMT
(WMC-TV) - KFOR out of Oklahoma City captured incredible video with its chopper of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. So, how is that even possible? Is it safe? Action News 5's Chopper 5 pilot Sam FarrisMore >>
KFOR out of Oklahoma City captured incredible video with its chopper of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. So, how is that even possible? Is it safe?More >>
From the Action News 5 Oklahoma Spring Tornado Fund drive to the efforts of local citizens and businesses, the Mid-South digs into its pockets for Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:29:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A snapshot into the lives of a Germantown family comes with a warning. "Every day is just a struggle, especially with the fatigue," said Wilson Nanney. "I mean, it takes a lot of energy toMore >>
A snapshot into the lives of a Germantown family comes with a warning.More >>
