3. Never drive through standing
water if it
• Is 12 inches deep
• Has electrical wires or power lines running through it
• Has a current and objects are moving
Immediately abandon your vehicle if
you are caught in rising water
6. DON’T LEAVE THE CAR!!!
• Stop driving and pull to an underpass, pull to the shoulder
• Keep the vehicle angled so the front is facing the hail
• Avoid ditches due to possible rising water
• Lie down, back facing the windows, cover yourself if possible
7. Fixing the damage
• Call your insurance and report your claim
• Find out what the best repair method is and schedule an inspection
• Get the vehicle repaired based on the best repair method
• Make sure the vehicle is repaired, check for dents
• Get a written guarantee and contact information before you leave
10. You do not need to leave
• Drive to an area away from buildings, trees, overpasses,
underpasses, or wires
• Slow down, find a place to stop, make sure you are away from traffic
• Check for injuries
• Turn on your radio and listen for instructions from authorities
• Stay off of your phone except to report injuries
• Proceed with caution once shaking has stopped, stay clear of
structures that may have been damaged in the quake
• Look for cracks, breaks, or obstructions as you drive
• NEVER DRIVE OVER AN ELECTRICAL LINE!
Leave the car if necessary, if the ground opens up beneath your car,
abandon the car, don’t be stupid.
