Butler County Water Rescue Team 300 helped a woman and her daugher out of their home when their driveway was flooded, blocking exit. Submitted photo.

A woman and her daughter were rescued after being trapped in their home by flooding at 146 Downievile Road in Adams Township, according to Adams Area Fire District officers.

Adams Township Police Department, Adams Area Fire District, Callery Volunteer Fire Department, Quality Ambulance, and Butler County Water Rescue Team 300 responded to the incident.

Tyler Cuadrado, captain with Adams Area Fire District, said that he got the call around 2:30 p.m. and that the homeowner had reported that the driveway was flooded, “landlocking” her and her daughter inside the house. Foot traffic was limited, and she was not able to reach her vehicle.

“Four members were able to take an inflatable raft back to the house to secure the homeowner, her daughter and secure some personal belongings,” Cuadrado said. “As soon as the water recedes, they should be good to go to get back in there.”

Cuadrado said that there was no damage to the house itself. He reported that this was the first water-related rescue incident that the fire district has had during the current increase in flooding.

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