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This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer, healthier people.

This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

After a storm, many roads may be flooded. Avoid driving through these areas, especially when the water is moving fast. Drownings can result from driving through water. In fact, as little as six inches of water may cause you to lose control of your vehicle, and as little as two feet of water will carry most cars away. To learn more, call the CDC at 800-CDC-INFO.

To access the most accurate and relevant health information that affects you, your family and your community, please visit www.cdc.gov.