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00:00Right now, where we are standing is about 3 feet deep.
00:04This restaurant owner intentionally filled their building with fresh water
00:08to keep out the dirty, silty flood water from the Ohio River.
00:12Andrew Masterson, co-owner of Captain's Quarters Riverside Grill near Louisville,
00:17said they used faucets, sinks, and a well pump to raise the water level inside to about 6 feet.
00:23Speaking of the front door here, you can see the stark difference between the inside water and the outside water.
00:30You might even be able to see my foot down here.
00:33They disconnected kitchen equipment and electrical panels in advance,
00:36hoping outside floodwaters don't climb higher than the water level in the restaurant.
00:41If they do, water could seep in through ductwork, windows, or doors.
00:45Masterson says it's a major business interruption,
00:48but cleaning up fresh water is far easier than cleaning river sludge.
00:52Fortunately, the restaurant is mostly made of cinder block and tile, helping minimize long-term damage.