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Fort Collins Police Remind Us: Do Not Drive Through Flood Water
We're in that season where we get nailed with hail, and get a lot of rain very quickly. But, just remember, if you think you can drive through flood water... you can't.
Driving through flood water is really dangerous. According to FEMA, just six inches of water can cause 'loss of control and potential stalling.' Then, you could get trapped in your car. This happened yesterday (May 22) near Colorado State University after the storm in Fort Collins. Scary!
Via Fort Collins Police Services on Facebook:
'DO NOT think your awesome driving skills are enough to defy science.' Best thing to do is not drive though flood water. What should you do? Read more here.
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