Did you know that over 60% of fatalties due to flood occur in a vehicle?? The risk of drowning in your car during a flash flood is so high the National Weather Service has coined the phrase "Turn Around... Don't Drown!" for flood safety awareness. So...today's tip? If the road is covered, don't risk it! Turn around and find an alternate route, or safe place to wait it out!"It only takes 18 inches of water to lift your car or SUV. Once your vehicle becomes buoyant; the water will easily push it sideways. Most vehicles will then tend to roll over, trapping those inside and washing them downstream." ~Kelli Tarpe, NOAA
For more information on Flood Safety: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/floodsafety/index.shtmlTo learn how SERVPRO can help you recover from damage to your home or business after a flood: http://www.servprogreaternortherncharleston.com/disaster-recovery-team
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