Austin-Central Texas is in the Flash Flood alley, which means that life-threatening floods can occur almost any time throughout the year.
It is important to remember useful advice that can help protect you, your loved ones and your car in an emergency.
Meteorological world Tommy House spoke with Daniel Armesterter, AAA Texas Actor, to learn more.
Read a modified version of the conversation below.
Meteorological World Tommy House: Central Texas has seen heavy rains and floods in recent weeks. For those who pushed flood water or flood damage to those with experience in their cars, we want to discuss the following steps that AAA advises. Daniel, let’s start with what the driver should do if his car has passed a road that was flooded.
Daniel Armesterter: We hope that your car will never drive by flooding the flood, as it can be very dangerous. If your car is taking a lot of water, it may stop. The biggest mistake people make is to try to restart the engine, which may cause severe damage by absorbing water in the engine. Flood water is erosion and can hurt your car greatly. If your car takes water, the first step is to get safe from the car and move to a higher ground. Do not try to restart it.
house: For those who came out safely from their car, what next? How can AAA Texas Roadside help or connect to insurance?
Armbruster: Contact your insurance company as soon as possible to start the claim process. Document the situation by taking pictures, if it is safe to do so. This is very important to your demand. The faster you start, the more you can reach a rented car, if it is covered, and start the necessary repairs.
house: Let’s talk about preparing to avoid issues in the future. What tips that AAA offers to lead in heavy rains, beyond “rotation, do not drown?”
Armbruster: Getting a car escape tool is necessary. There are two types: the hammer pattern and the spring loaded. AAA’s study found that the tools loaded with a more effective pulse to break the divided glass windows, which you must define in your car early. Harmering tools require more strength, which may be difficult in the case of floods where the seconds are concerned. Plan for the future, discuss with your family, and invest in the ESCAPE tool loaded with a pulse, which is accessible to all, about $ 5 to $ 10 in most retailers or online.