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What to do with your car during a flash flood

With all of the rain that we’ve been getting in the Edmonton area, some of you may be wondering about best practices for taking care of your vehicle in inclement weather. When you find yourself on the road during a flash flood, here’s what you should do with your car.

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7 Tips for driving in flash floods

  1. Try to get to higher ground as quickly as you can. Especially avoid canyons or ditches, where water can be flowing very quickly.
  2. If you come upon flooded roads, turn around and try a different route. Water depth can be deceiving and more dangerous than you might think.
  3. Avoid crossing flooded roads on foot. The water may be flowing more rapidly than it seems.
  4. If your vehicle is caught in rising water, leave it immediately and get to higher ground.
  5. Be very cautious at night because it is harder to see water depths and other flood dangers.
  6. If your vehicle becomes submerged, remain calm and open your windows so your car fills with water and you can swim out.
  7. If you get out of your vehicle and are carried away by the flood, swim feet first to help avoid hitting your head on obstacles.

Fixing car water damage near Edmonton, AB

If your vehicle has sustained some water damage during recent rain storms, bring it on in to Sherwood Ford. Our team is equipped to handle a variety of car maintenance and services, including assessing and repairing water damage. Feel free to get in touch with us for more information or schedule a service appointment today!

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