Environmental Health Center

California Flood Recovery Scripts

This is an Environminute Disaster Advisory from the National Safety Council and the Governors Office of Emergency Services.

Spring blizzards come without warning in mountain areas. You've heard about travelers trapped in their cars. What should you do if it happens to you? First, don't panic! Stay in the car--don't risk getting lost or disoriented. Hang a bright-colored cloth on the antenna to signal trouble. To stay warm, turn on the engine and run the heater for ten minutes each hour--but no longer. Don't risk carbon monoxide poisoning. You can also do exercises to keep warm--clap your hands, and move your arms and legs. For extra warmth, wrap yourself in newspapers, maps, even the floor mats! And everyone in the car can huddle together for warmth. Stay in the car, stay calm--and stay alive!

This Environminute Disaster Advisory was brought to you by the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Foundation.

For information on floods and indoor air issues, visit our Flood Waters Fact Sheet.

For more information on the Flood Recovery Radio PSAs, e-mail hochc@nsc.org.