Storm preparation: 4 tips to stay safe and minimize damage

According to Distributor this morning, about 50 million people, Virginia, Massachusetts, are expected to feel the effects of the hurricane Sandy. These tips can help you stay safe and minimize the impact during and after the storm:

Shelter in a safe location.
This may require evacuation to your home – even though the natural desire to stay behind and protect him. If so, display, weather and traffic reports to identify evacuation route, secure your property and head higher ground. If you can, take all your vehicle with you. If you can't, store them indoors or on high ground as close as possible to the structure stable.

Keep your insurance documents with you.
Position the car insurance and registration documents and title sealed bag and keep them with you. Then, take pictures of your vehicle; It can help if you have a claim.

Report vehicle damage immediately.
Do not attempt to operate or move a flooded car. May cause more damage. If you are an advanced client, you can call us to report a claim anytime at 1-800-776-4737. You can also connect a claim report.

If it is safe to drive, watch out.
Never drive on a power line downed power lines, and fallen electricity and waste. Never travel down the road immersed in water; Base streams can sweep your vehicle. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately; Floodwaters can rise several feet in a matter of minutes.

Safety tips for flood, hurricane safety tips, go to our fleet.

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