7/28/2008

SeattlePI.com : Dangers of Basement Living Overlooked

Dangers of basement living often overlooked
Don't ignore safety when converting space, experts say

By KATHY MULADY AND AUBREY COHEN
P-I REPORTERS

When a massive storm hit Seattle last month, a sudden flood trapped Kate Fleming in the basement of her 1907 Madison Valley home and, unable to escape, she drowned in the fast-rising water.

Her death was a shocking eye-opener for basement-happy Seattleites who fill the lowest level of their houses with entertainment centers, recording studios, home businesses and family rooms.....

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