{"id":228,"date":"2021-10-19T05:35:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T05:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phms.com.au\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2021-11-29T23:26:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T23:26:21","slug":"protect-your-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phms.com.au\/blog\/2021\/10\/19\/protect-your-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Get Ready Queensland<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0is a government run program helping Queenslanders prepare for natural disasters.\u00a0 Here is an article they have produced which covers the highlights that the best plan is being prepared.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we all know, vehicles are one of our most essential possessions in our life. With that being said there is no denying that protecting them from hail and storms should be a priority during the storm season. Every year severe storms, flooding and large hailstorms are relentless in the damage they cause to Queensland vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prepare your vehicle this storm season.\u00a0 <\/span><b>Get Ready Queensland <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have released a great booklet which includes a checklist on how to get your vehicle ready for the next natural disaste<\/span>r <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getready.qld.gov.au\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-10\/50042_QRA_Protection_while_you_are_out_and_about_V4.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a severe weather warning is issued it pays to be prepared but unfortunately storms can happen anywhere and anytime. So, if you find yourself on the road when a storm hits, follow these great tips from Get Ready Queensland:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to drive home during a severe storm or flood warning, check road conditions\u00a0before heading out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are caught on the road during a severe storm, turn on your headlights (low beam), maintain a safe following distance, use cold air to demist windscreens, avoid breaking suddenly, accelerating, or turning quickly, and use road line markings to stay in the middle of your lane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If visibility is low or if you are uncomfortable driving in the conditions, pull over in a safe place, and with plenty of warning and ensure to turn on your hazard lights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Credit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getready.qld.gov.au\/get-prepared\/protect-your-vehicle-caravan-and-boat\/vehicles\">Get Ready Queensland<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Ready Queensland\u00a0is a government run program helping Queenslanders prepare for natural disasters.\u00a0 Here is an article they have produced which covers the highlights that the best plan is being prepared. 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