Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
April 28, 2011
1:02 PM

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

COLLINSVILLE, IL – With the recent heavy rains District 11 Commander, Captain Brad Parsons, would like to remind the public to be safe when traveling through areas experiencing flooding.

The following are some tips to assist motorists.
• Check for road conditions prior to your trip. A list of road closures can be found at http://www.dot.state.il.us/road/closures.txt.
• Be aware of and obey "High Water" and "Road Closed" signs.
• Avoid driving through water over a roadway.
o Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
o A foot of water will float many vehicles.
o Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.
• Be aware of debris left in the roadway from flooding. Logs, rocks and mud can be left on the roadway from flooding.
• Be on the lookout for downed electrical power lines, especially in water over the roadways.

Following these simple tips will assist in safe travel during this wet season. In addition, as a general reminder, always buckle up, obey the speed limit, limit distractions while driving, and don't drink and drive.

(See attached file: FloodInformation.pdf)

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