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Did you know?
- Flash floods happen very quickly, most times
without warning.
- Water may rise very rapidly
- Six inches of water can move a
small car
- Twelve to eighteen inches of water can move
a large car or sport utility vehicle
Ways to Protect
Yourself...
- Don't miscalculate the depth of water
- Obey warnings, do not try to drive through water
of unknown depth
- Move to higher ground
If Your Car is
Submerged in Water, Did you Know...?
- A car traveling just over 10mph, upon
hitting the water is like hitting a stone wall
- The car usually does a nose dive into a vertical
position upon entering the water
- Power in your car will continue to operate for up
to 10 minutes (e.g. electric locks, windows, etc)
If you are in a
Submerged Vehicle, Use These Tips for Survival...
- Think first, try to contain your initial reaction
to panic
- Follow this 4 Step Emergency Action Plan
- Take a Breath
- Unbuckle your seat
belt
- Roll down your
window (or open the door)
- ESCAPE!
*Courtesy of:
Gerald M. Dworkin, Consultant Aquatics Safety &
Water Rescue, Lifesaving Resources, Inc., (603) 827-4139, www.lifesaving.com
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