With storms predicted across East Texas tonight, chances are good that many will come across water-covered roadways in the morning. We have some safety tips for you from the Texas Department of Public Safety to prevent loss of life and damage to your property:

Many flood-related injuries and deaths could be avoided if drivers would turn around and choose a different route when they see water across a road. When there’s water running across a road, drivers should always turn around and choose a different route. These are the facts:

• Six inches of water can cause tires to lose traction and begin to slide.

• Twelve inches of water can float many cars.

Released by the Better Business Bureau Central East Texas:

Reacting to a natural disaster or emergency not only means ensuring the immediate safety of employees, but also planning how the business will continue to function in the aftermath. Even if your business is not located in an area that is a likely target for a natural or manmade disaster, you need to be prepared for the unexpected with a comprehensive business continuation plan. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to develop a plan of action should their business face a disaster.

Released by Tyler Amateur Radio Club:

To All Interested Parties:

The Tyler Amateur Radio Club (TARC) will once again host the National Weather Service’s (NWS) two-part spotter training session on their Skywarn™ program. This year’s NWS training sessions will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Shiloh Road Church of Christ, corner of Shiloh Road and Paluxy in Tyler.

Training will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. There will be a short break between sessions and will end about 9:00 p.m.