STRIKING BACK - Part 6

Here's one last summer storm safety tip . . .

Steer clear - Torrential rain can wash out chunks of road, creating puddles that look shallow but run deep.  6 inches of water can stall a car engine, which increases the risk that another vehicle will hit yours and leaves you vulnerable in the event of a flash flood.  If you can't scoot around a large puddle, find another route or pull over in a non-flooded area until you verify that the road is passable.
Sources:  Lightning Protection Institute, National Weather Service

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STRIKING BACK - Part 5

Did you know this?

Don't touch that dial - Sitting inside a vehicle is safer than being outdoors during a storm, but not because of the rubber tires.  The car's metal body protects you by conducting electricity around the passenger cabin and in to the ground.  For this reason, avoid contact with any metal components, such as door handles or the radio dial.
Sources: Lightning Protection Institute, National Weather Service


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