If you're driving a car during a wildfire, do your best to stay calm. You can increase your chances of survival by taking as many safety tips as possible and remaining as calm as you can.
Check social media and the news for any information about where the fire is and where it's heading.
Drive slowly and turn on your headlights and hazard lights(危险警示灯).
Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth and turn up all the windows to protect yourself from the smoky air while you drive
Keep the radio on while driving. Keep listening to the radio for information about where the fir is heading. Check online and social media for updates on the fire if you have another person in you car. Is it growing in a new direction?
Pull over if you see flames getting closer. If your way becomes blocked(阻挡)or you can see the fire moving towards you, pull the car over to a safe area.
A.Is there anyone injured? |
B.Have the winds changed at all? |
C.Keep a close watch on accidents |
D.Keep an eye out for people or animals |
E.Look for a parking lot to park your car in |
F.Make your car easily seen in the smoky conditions. |
G.Drive in the opposite direction from smoke or flames. |