HOW YOUR CAR CAN AVOID DAMAGE IN FLOOD AND RAIN

PREPARE, LEARN AND MINIMIZE YOUR LOSSES.
Here are top ten things to help you avoid damage in flood
and rain:

1. News is always available whether through the Internet,
TV or radio. Monitor the weather forecast for chance of
isolated thunderstorms, low-pressure areas and typhoons.
Doing so will give you the lead time that you need in
preparing your course of action.
2. Protect your vehicle!
a. Familiarize yourself with the routes that you often take
so that you would be able to anticipate flooding in
those areas. Once you see that there’s heavy
downpour, don’t risk destroying your vehicle and just
stay put and do not brave the storm and heavy rain!
Make a date out of it, read a book, tuck yourself in a
warm blanket while watching your favorite show. This
just might be the break you’ve been asking from
Mother Nature.
b. If you’re already out driving in heavy rain and suddenly
you get stuck in floodwater, immediately stop and
remove the battery terminals, this will prevent an
electronic short.
c. STAY DRY! Most vehicles nowadays are designed to
have their integrated circuitry and modules located
under the carpet and alongside the front interior and
engine bay. Try your best to keep these areas dry and
free from inundation, it will make all the difference.
d. Immediately park your vehicle to higher grounds if you
hear that a storm or heavy rain is coming. Mall and
offices are always a good venue; it’s better to pay for
a parking ticket than to purchase a new car.
e. Don’t be lazy and pack emergency essentials!
Prepare an emergency bag and keep it in the back
seat of the vehicle so you would easily be able to
reach it: pack extra clothes, bring a trouble light, carry
water, light snacks and a jacket to last you through
the night just in case you get stuck.
… And since you have an emergency bag, also bring
one for your car. Always keep a TOOL BOX! Bring the
basics: #10 and #12 open wrench to be able to
remove battery terminals, a series cable in case you
need to jumpstart your car, pliers and long nose to
tighten or loosen screws. These tools will help you a
lot in time of need.
3. Get a Floody Carbag for your car! It will help protect
and save it from nasty floodwater.
Floody Carbag works like a zipper bag for your car to
protect it from the flood.
Park it then Bag it.
4. Save all important hotline numbers. being informed will help you from trouble
a. Your favorite radio station
b. Tow truck/ Roadside Assistance
5. If you are living in flood prone areas and you know
there’s a need to evacuate, do it immediately! Do not wait
until it’s too late or you might just regret it. Buy yourself
some time and keep yourself and your family safe.
Follow these kind reminders to keep you more at ease
when you vacate:
a. It is advisable to hang flat screen televisions on the
wall and mount home theater sets above or beside it.
If you have experienced flooding inside the house,
place it 1 to 2 feet higher from the highest point where
the floodwaters have reached.
b. If you have the budget, get your house renovated and
adjust the floor level higher. If, however, you’re
building a new home and you know that flood
exposure in your area is moderate to high, be cautious
and have it already elevated to avoid water getting
inside.
c. Keep battery operated radios, emergency lights and
emergency kits so that you will always be ready.
Remember, it’s better to be safe than sorry..
6.While your material possessions are important, you and
your family are even more so. Do not risk your lives in
attempting to save your properties.
7.Stay Calm & Be Alert. Panicking never helped anyone
and it may even cause you your life. Think clearly in times
of emergency so as not to cause more problems. Get out
of the distressed situation safely.
8.While it’s good that you are prepared now, you also
need to think ahead and get yourself insured. It’s always
better to be sure and safe. Get the right coverage against
catastrophes.
this one I learned from a mechanic is to disconnect your fan before entering a flooded road so your fan won't break and puncture your radiator, which can be expensive in this era of change.