Cherokee County Fire And Emergency Services: Wet Weather Driving Can Be Hazardous

Press release from the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services:

July 21, 2021

North Georgia has seen lots of rain in 2021.  Normally, for Atlanta, the average rainfall for is approximately 50 inches of rain annually.  This year, we’ve already had approximately 32 inches of rainfall. Driving in the rain is an everyday occurrence. Rain happens all the time, and people still have to go places even when it’s wet on the roads. However, wet weather driving can be hazardous, causing skids, hydroplaning, and slick roads. It can be tough to keep control of your vehicle when roadways are wet.  Because of this, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services offers these tips that can help you stay safer. Follow these tips to tackle rainy roads like an expert — and know when it’s smart to avoid driving, turn around, or pull over to wait for the rain to pass.

This press release was produced by the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. The views expressed here are the author’s own.