With hurricane Earl bearing down on the East Coast, many communities may be warned to evacuate. As with any natural disaster type storm whether it be a hurricane, tornado or flood, you’ll need to make sure your car is ready to go. It’s best to pack a storm prep-kit of disaster essentials and any list should start with this one from the Red Cross . But when it’s time to hit the road you should keep these three tips (courtesy of the Wall Street Journal) in mind when driving through a storm. Find shelter: Hurricane-force

winds can make vehicles hard to control and even tip them over. So if you are driving in a storm and find yourself struggling to keep control of the car, you should look for shelter. Experts say you are generally safer in a building than in your car, but in a pinch your car still makes a decent bunker. If possible, get off the road and look for cover under a bridge overpass or in a parking garage.

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Tips For Driving Through a Hurricane or Storm