Gloucester Township PD: Flood Driving Tips

source Gloucester Township Police Department

Floods can occur anywhere, with floodwaters rising gradually or flash floods striking suddenly. Flash floods are the number one weather-related killer in the United States — most flood fatalities happen because people try to drive through deadly waters rather than avoid them. (Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2005)

Water\’s powerful force can easily overtake vehicles caught in a flood. Follow these tips to stay safe in your car during a flood.

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