EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 With heavy rain and possible flash flooding in the forecast this week, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to check road conditions before heading out.<\/p>\n
TxDOT said the safest option during severe weather is to stay home if possible. For those who must drive, the agency recommends making sure windshield wipers are working, keeping enough gas in the vehicle, and carrying a basic safety kit.<\/p>\n
Drivers can check road conditions, crashes, and flooding on streets through the TxDOT website. <\/p>\n
Speaking to KFOX14\/CBS4 on Monday, Ana McCranie, a public information officer for TxDOT El Paso, said drivers who find themselves on the road in bad weather should pull over if they can do so safely.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you encounter yourself on the road and it’s raining and it bad weather conditions, if you can, safely pull over,\u201d McCranie said. \u201cIf you feel like you can drive in those conditions, then definitely safely pull over, you know, turn your hazards on. And most importantly, don’t get out of your car. A lot of people think they want to get out of the car, but it’s safest to stay inside of your car.\u201d <\/p>\n
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