How to act in the event of a strong waterspout

advice before a waterspout

Climate change problematic it begins to have devastating consequences in many areas of the planet. In the case of Spain, the month of July It has been one of the hottest in all history and the month of September It has started really choppy with storms, hailstorms and waterspouts.

If of the floods and waterspouts, you have to be very careful and follow a series of tips to avoid fatal consequences.

The most important thing to do if you are trapped in a flood, is to keep calm and never lose the nerves. In no case try cross a flooded road since the water moves at high speed and you don't know what obstacles there may be at the bottom of it. In the event that the waterspout has surprised you and begins to drag your car, you must get out of the vehicle anyway.

how to act before a flood

The force of the water and the waterspout can cause your car sinks with you inside To get out of the vehicle, try to do it first Through the door in case the height of the water lets you do it. It is important that you remember, that you must do it through the gates that are on the opposite side of the current direction. If not possible, the other option is to exit through the vehicle window. If you can't open it, break it with some sharp object type careful not to hurt you.

A third option is to leave through the windshield, to do this, push hard with both legs until the glass is completely broken. As a final tip that you should not forget, remember to keep calm and tranquility above all, come out on the opposite side of the current and be quick in action.


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