STORY BYAccording to the Red Cross, the NOAA, and FEMA, vehicles are involved in half of all flood-related deaths.
One simple physics equation is all you need to remind yourself of how dangerous it is to attempt to drive or stay with your car in high water:
When you are submerged deeply enough, the weight of the volume of water that you’re displacing is equal to your own weight. You become buoyant.
So, when the weight of the water that is displaced by the submerged part of your car becomes equal to the weight of your car, your CAR becomes buoyant.
Most cars will float in two feet of water.
Noah's Ark:
When Your House
Becomes A House Boat
Hurricane Evacuation Map
(Brazoria / Galveston / Harris County)
Hurricane Evacuation Contraflow Plan
(Houston)
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Simple Ways to Help
Young and Old Eyes
May is Healthy Vision Month and it is imperative to take care of eyes whether they’re young or old.
Children should have their vision checked by age 6, even if there aren’t any signs of eye problems. Healthy eyes and vision are very important to a child’s development. Finding and treating eye problems early on can save a child’s sight. Two common eye problems in children are:
Both of these eye problems can be treated if they are found early.
Here are ways to help your child develop vision skills:
Don’t let poor vision put elders at risk. Leave a three-foot, clear path through each room of their house. Outline edges of steps, coffee tables, doorways and bathtubs with colored tape to contrast with surrounding areas. Install lights along outdoor pathways and keep foyers well lit to avoid having to enter dark areas. Replace switch plates with colors that contrast with walls, or outline them with tape of contrasting colors. It is also always smart to use nightlights during the night.