New Mexico’s monsoon season is approaching, bringing with it a shift in wind and rain patterns. Monsoon season usually lasts from mid-June until September. During the New Mexico monsoon season, inclement weather conditions in the windstream from the Gulf of Mexico travel to the state. This shift in weather patterns leads to monsoons. The torrential rain from monsoons increases the chances of a car accident. To help you and your family stay safe during monsoon season in New Mexico, here are some safety tips from Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys.
Don’t Drive in a Flood
Driving in a flood is risky and can be deadly. A car can hydroplane even in just a few inches of rain. When a car is hydroplaning, it is completely off the ground, floating on top of the wet road. This causes you to lose control of the car. If you’re driving and find yourself near a flood, turn around as soon as possible and find another route. Don’t drive around any barricades. They are meant to protect you and everyone else. If you do suffer injury because of someone else’s reckless actions, contact Lerner and Rowe right away to get started on your personal injury case.
Know the Protocols
If you do find yourself driving in a flood, here are some things you can do to stay safe.
- Keep your headlines on at all times when driving. Visibility is drastically reduced during a monsoon.
- Reduce your speed.
- If your car starts to float in the flood waters, exit immediately. You can leave through the window and climb onto the roof.
- Try to seek higher ground.
Keep Emergency Supplies
If you know a storm or flood is on the way, try to remain indoors, if possible. Make sure your phone is charged so you can call emergency services. Have some emergency supplies on hand like water, non-perishable food, battery-powered light sources, medicine, first aid kits, pet supplies/food, and sandbags to absorb any water that enters your home. During a flood from a monsoon, watch out for large debris that might float in the water towards your home. Everything from car parts to furniture could find its way onto the streets of New Mexico.
Prepare for the Unexpected
During monsoon season, floods and rainstorms aren’t the only thing you have to worry about. Dust storms and tornadoes are also possibilities due to the change in wind patterns. As a result, be especially cautious and watchful during the monsoon season in New Mexico. Along with heavy rains comes mosquitos. The insects reproduce in still water, so after a rainstorm they will gather in areas and containers with standing water. To reduce the number of mosquitoes after a storm, empty any vases or anything else in your yard or near your home that can collect standing water.
The most important thing to consider during monsoon season is your family’s safety. Make sure you and your family are prepared for floods, dust storms, tornadoes, or other emergencies. Many things may go wrong during the monsoon season. If you suffer personal injury due to no fault of your own, contact Lerner and Rowe.
Injured During Monsoon Season in New Mexico?
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys can help if you’ve suffered a personal injury in New Mexico as a result of someone else’s negligence. Our dedicated legal team will fight for your fair compensation. Our staff takes satisfaction in assisting customers in coping with the emotional burden of an accident so they can focus on recovery.
You can visit us in our office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our phone lines are available 24/7; give us a call at 505-544-4444. You can also reach us online through our LiveChat feature or by filling out a secure contact form. If you have questions, call Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys today!