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Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by tahoe(m): 7:02pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
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. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by MTHBOSS(m): 7:24pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
Thanks. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by tahoe(m): 7:38pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
MTHBOSS:stay safe |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:12pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
all peugeot owners, remover your intake straws!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by kingreign(m): 8:45pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: Best advice of all. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by Whizpeter(m): 8:52pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
Don't drive at all!!! |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by Sharon6(f): 6:43am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Educative, informative and a nice read! GIVE YOUR SKIN A TREAT, CHECK MY SIGNATURE! |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by bluewles33: 6:44am On Sep 08, 2016 |
I don hear, anyway today is my birthday.. How many likes for me? 8 Likes |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by izzou(m): 6:45am On Sep 08, 2016 |
If you are living in flood prone areas and you know Nice write up until I sat that. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by moscobabs(m): 6:46am On Sep 08, 2016 |
When election comes vote the right person don't vote party please op is it not relevant to the topic? 2 Likes |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by MandingoXXX: 6:47am On Sep 08, 2016 |
If you hear say i hear> |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by wordproof: 6:48am On Sep 08, 2016 |
I see! |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by adioolayi(m): 6:48am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Thanks OP...if you are driving in Lagos..you will agree with me this week is really flooding week...almost everyday rain fall. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by englishmart(m): 6:49am On Sep 08, 2016 |
OK 1 Like |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by mostyg(m): 6:52am On Sep 08, 2016 |
copied |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by chrisxxx(m): 6:56am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Go about with chain. It could help you chain it to a tree so it doesn't wash away with flood. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by mhizAnnie(f): 7:06am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Very good write up op...thanks |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by joebeckz(m): 7:12am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Last week Friday, I was avoiding a heavy traffic congestion along East West road @ Port Harcourt in the rain so I took an alternative route with no idea it was flooded. I reached a point where the water was covering the whole engine, the car almost gave up in the water but I never stopped firing to avoid water getting into the exhaust pipe cos if it did, the car would off and it's a bigger problem. I saw not less than 20 cars go off in the water. At the end, I succeeded in getting to the other side, just me and another guy using a Ford Ranger. What saved me was 1. If you must pass through a flood above knee level or waist level like I did, be sure to trust your car alternator and keep firing but not too fast to avoid water into ur exhaust. 2. be sure there are no leakages in your exhaust pipe anywhere under the car and be sure there are no wholes under the car else u would have a swimming pool in the car. 3. After passing through, do not turn off the car, the car would be slow to responding because a little water is still in the exhaust, do not fire too much, press and release gradually, u would see a white smoke coming out of the exhaust, until it stops then u are sure of no water inside. 4. Do not try passing if your car fan is rotating. Why I had no issue with the fan was because, it doesn't rotate at all except when necessary. That's how it was built. 5. Do not use the AC at all except u wanna destroy compressor and a whole lot. Always stop and go round the car to check for falling bumper due to pressure of the water when it is a large one like the one I passed through. It's better not to even pass to avoid all of the above. Have a great day. 3 Likes |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by frugal(m): 7:14am On Sep 08, 2016 |
What type of flood are we talking about here? |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by Emeka71(m): 7:17am On Sep 08, 2016 |
And you'll still see some people driving in the flood. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by Flexherbal(m): 7:23am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Good one! |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by Nobody: 7:47am On Sep 08, 2016 |
How many motorist have rain boot ,drag rope,wedge in their car trunk? |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by kingreign(m): 7:54am On Sep 08, 2016 |
joebeckz: You need to be grateful the water didn't enter into the engine and cause hydro lock of the engine. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by opalu: 7:54am On Sep 08, 2016 |
One of my vehicles has been tyre deep in the rains for long. I gat get it our asap |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by Kx: 7:57am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Is this for Nigeria or the advanced world Are there no better and more precise local prescriptions than this oyibo styled advice? |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by tahoe(m): 8:06am On Sep 08, 2016 |
.car bag
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Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by madapcmod: 8:10am On Sep 08, 2016 |
This is not applicable to naija flooded streets especially the one we swim daily in Benin. When I came here, I drowned my car thrice in akamu thick red mud flood that is common here. So I have to go ask the AUDI taxi drivers how they manoeuvre the flooded rds. Was told not to fire as I enter d flood, gently roll d car into the flood then tap ur accelerator small small till u wade out of d flood. Once u fire it, the radiator fan will splash water to d coils and alternator and the car will off there in. This technique has been helping me though my engine is now brown in colour courtesy of Benin flood. Will wait till dry season to steam wash it. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by konkacid: 8:32am On Sep 08, 2016 |
Most of the tips sound foreign. |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by rockyh(m): 9:44am On Sep 08, 2016 |
bluewles33:best of celebration n may ur success be like never been heard kind of success |
Re: Things To Help You Avoid Car Damage In Flood And Rain by professore(m): 1:43pm On Sep 08, 2016 |
I think 1 and 2 are more important |
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