Disaster Driving

At a glance..

After almost every disaster, search and rescue teams find victims who might have survived if they had known whether to stay with or leave their cars. Following are safety tips for drivers in various types of emergencies.

The details..

Driving in a Disaster is an informative guide that offers practical advice to motorists on how to stay safe during emergencies. The book emphasizes the importance of being prepared and having a plan before disaster strikes. It covers different scenarios such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and extreme heat with specific instructions on what actions should be taken by drivers.

The first section of the book focuses on hurricane preparedness which includes planning evacuation routes ahead of time and keeping your gas tank full during hurricane season. Flash flooding can occur after a storm has passed so it's important to avoid driving on coastal or low-lying roads.

In case of flood situations where water levels rise quickly making it difficult to judge its depth accurately; the author advises against attempting to drive through flooded areas as cars may float dangerously even if only temporarily. Instead one must exit their car immediately and move towards higher ground.

Similarly when caught in tornados while driving - leaving the vehicle behind is recommended since they are not safe places at all times especially under these circumstances. Lastly this guide also stresses upon equipping your car with necessary supplies like blankets/sleeping bags, bottled water etc., depending upon location & climate conditions.