Prepare your car for an evacuation

As wildfires continue to blaze in the mid-west and the country recovers from the effects of hurricane Isaac, now is the time to prepare your family’s vehicle for a possible evacuation.

ABC2 News is working for you with seven tips to prepare yourself and your car in case of an emergency.

• Have an extra set of keys to the vehicle
• Check the air pressure in your tires and keep a potable air pump or fix a flat in the vehicle
• Be sure to get recommended factory-scheduled maintenance services
• Change your car's oil
• Fill the tank with gas
• Don't drive through standing water and only drive on properly cleared roadways
• Keep a jump box for no crank starts

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