North Carolina Highway Patrol shares storm safety tips ahead of Tropical Storm Chantal
Trooper Efrid of the North Carolina Highway Patrol provides essential tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Chantal, ensuring safety and responsible driving during severe weather.
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North Carolina Highway Patrol shares storm safety tips ahead of Tropical Storm Chantal
Trooper Efrid of the North Carolina Highway Patrol provides essential tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Chantal, ensuring safety and responsible driving during severe weather.
As Tropical Storm Chantal approaches the region, Trooper Efrid of the North Carolina Highway Patrol has shared critical tips with WXII to help residents prepare and stay safe. He said these actions are key to minimizing risks and ensuring safety before, during, and after the storm.Before the Storm: PreparationAvoid Driving if PossibleStay off the roads during the storm unless it’s absolutely necessary.Fuel UpEnsure your gas tank is full, as power outages could leave fuel stations inoperable.Inspect Your VehicleCheck tires, brakes, wipers, lights, battery, and fluids. Include spare tire, jack, and tools.Prepare an Emergency KitPack water, non-perishable snacks, flashlight, batteries, blanket, first-aid kit, phone charger, jumper cables, and a basic toolset.Plan Your RouteKnow alternate routes in case of flooding or closures and share your plans if you must drive.Secure Your VehiclePark in a garage or on high ground to avoid flood-prone areas.Stay InformedMonitor weather updates via NOAA, apps, or radio to track Tropical Storm Chantal.During Tropical Storm Chantal: Stay SafeDo Not Drive in Flooded AreasFollow the saying: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” Even six inches of water can compromise your control.Use Headlights, Not High BeamsBetter visibility without causing glare for others.Drive Slowly and CarefullyRoads may be slippery or blocked by debris. Maintain a safe following distance.Avoid Bridges and UnderpassesThese areas flood quickly and may face structural compromise from strong winds.After the Storm: RecoveryBe Alert for HazardsWatch for downed power lines, fallen trees, debris, or washed-out roadways.Check Road ConditionsFollow local traffic updates and abide by closures or detours.Inspect Your Vehicle AgainLook for damage, especially to tires or the undercarriage. As severe weather makes its way through the region, Efrid wants to remind you to report any hazards you may encounter on the roadways by dialing *HP (star HP) on your mobile device.
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. —As Tropical Storm Chantal approaches the region, Trooper Efrid of the North Carolina Highway Patrol has shared critical tips with WXII to help residents prepare and stay safe. He said these actions are key to minimizing risks and ensuring safety before, during, and after the storm.
Before the Storm: Preparation
- Avoid Driving if Possible
- Stay off the roads during the storm unless it’s absolutely necessary.
- Fuel Up
- Ensure your gas tank is full, as power outages could leave fuel stations inoperable.
- Inspect Your Vehicle
- Check tires, brakes, wipers, lights, battery, and fluids. Include spare tire, jack, and tools.
- Prepare an Emergency Kit
- Pack water, non-perishable snacks, flashlight, batteries, blanket, first-aid kit, phone charger, jumper cables, and a basic toolset.
- Plan Your Route
- Know alternate routes in case of flooding or closures and share your plans if you must drive.
- Secure Your Vehicle
- Park in a garage or on high ground to avoid flood-prone areas.
- Stay Informed
- Monitor weather updates via NOAA, apps, or radio to track Tropical Storm Chantal.
During Tropical Storm Chantal: Stay Safe
- Do Not Drive in Flooded Areas
- Follow the saying: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” Even six inches of water can compromise your control.
- Use Headlights, Not High Beams
- Better visibility without causing glare for others.
- Drive Slowly and Carefully
- Roads may be slippery or blocked by debris. Maintain a safe following distance.
- Avoid Bridges and Underpasses
- These areas flood quickly and may face structural compromise from strong winds.
After the Storm: Recovery
- Be Alert for Hazards
- Watch for downed power lines, fallen trees, debris, or washed-out roadways.
- Check Road Conditions
- Follow local traffic updates and abide by closures or detours.
- Inspect Your Vehicle Again
- Look for damage, especially to tires or the undercarriage.
As severe weather makes its way through the region, Efrid wants to remind you to report any hazards you may encounter on the roadways by dialing *HP (star HP) on your mobile device.
