During hot weather, heat build-up in a closed or nearly closed car can occur quickly and intensify. Children and pets can die from heat stroke in a matter of minutes when left in a closed car. Never leave anyone in a parked car during periods of high summer heat.

 

 

A car is the least safest place to be during a tornado. When a warning is issued, do not try to leave the area by car. If you are in a car, leave it and find shelter in a building. If a tornado approaches and there are no safe structures nearby, lie flat in a ditch or other ground depression with your arms over your head.

 

Never attempt to drive through water on a road. Water can be deeper than it appears and water levels can rise quickly. Most cars will float dangerously for at least a short while. A car can be bouyed by floodwaters and then swept downstream during a flood. Floodwaters also can erode roadways and a missing section of road - even a missing bridge - will not be visible with water running over the area. Wade through floodwaters only if the water is not flowing rapidly and only in water no higher than the knees. If a car stalls in floodwater, get out quickly and move to higher ground. The floodwaters may still be rising and the car could be swept at any moment.

Flooding can begin well before a hurricane nears land. Plan to evacuate early and keep a full tank of gas. during the hurricane season. Learn the best evacuation route before a storm forms and make arrangements with friends or relatives inland to stay with them until the storm has passed. Never attempt to drive during a hurricane or until the all clear is given after the storm. Flash flood can occur after a hurricane has passed. Avoid driving on coastal and low-lying roads. Storm surge and hurricane-caused flooding are erractic and may occur with little or no warning.