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Hundreds ofDetroitfamilies were forced to leave their homes after amassive water main break.
Some of the videos captured vehicles frozen in place, with ice covering their bonnet and reaching the windows.
Hundreds of Detroit residents were left dealing with the damages triggered by a massive water main break.
The pipe, nearly a century old, was built in 1930.
Several residents, alreadystruggling with subfreezing temperatures, had to be rescued from their homes via boats.
Officials said around 63 adults and 31 children were rescued by city first responders on Monday.
One rescued resident was taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties.
He eventually reached stable condition.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said rescuers went from house to house on Tuesday to check on residents.
He also noted that 110 of the 400 homes impacted in the area underwent inspection to assess damages.
When resident Michael Muzzey woke up on Monday morning, he instantly thought about his cars.
The first thing I thought was holy bleep, Michael toldWXYZ.
The second thing I thought was what am I gonna do about the cars.
His two cars, including a brand-new truck, underwent severe damage after water entered the interiors and froze.
Theres several cars on this street that are pretty much out of commission, he said.
I probably got about maybe a foot, maybe two-foot water in my basement.
I just looked down.
When I seen it, I turned around and went right back, she told theoutlet.
Netizens were in shock to see harrowing videos of the aftermath.
So yall flooded and then froze??
This is so insanely dangerous, another said.
Officials said it could take several weeks for the city to return to normal.
Resident Claudia Ortiz said she plans to seek the citys help because herhomeowners insurance policydoesnt cover flooding.
At least for my heater.
Whatever I can get back, she toldAP News.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan assured residents that they would not have to pay for damages
