Daily Survival Guide

How to Drive Through a Chemical Spill
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1. Extinguish any cigarettes.
   Many hazardous chemicals are highly combustible.


2. Turn off the heat, air conditioning, and blower fans.
   These systems will bring contaminated outside air into the car.


3. Shut the windows.


4. Cover your mouth.
   Do not wet the coverings: Some gases and vapors are attracted to water.


5. Drive slowly (less than 15 mph) uphill and upwind of the spill site.


6. Abandon your car.
   When you are at least a half mile away, in an unpopulated and low-traffic area, leave your car, which is now contaminated. Do not touch any external surface. Run uphill and upwind of your car.


7. Inform authorities that your vehicle and possibly your person are contaminated.