First and foremost, if there are any injuries 911 needs to be called.
Staying calm
Easier said then done. No matter how small of a car accident, it usually rattles people up. It is a scary thing. If it is a large accident or traumatic in any way, it is important to seek help from a social worker, counselor, or psychologist.
Exchanging information
Some key information to get include: the other driver’s vehicle description (color, model, maker, license plate number, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)), the name of the Driver, the Driver’s reachable phone number, Driver’s license number, license expiration date, home address, driver’s birth date, Insurance name and policy number.
Southern California wild fires are leaving a disastrous path, with the Santa Ana winds making it an extra challenge for the firefighters. I was in the Thousand Oaks area on Sunday, when the fires first started. The wind and limited visibility made driving my vehicle an extra difficult task. The tree branches were broken and so were most of the signal lights. I cannot begin to imagine the areas that have been directly hit with the fires. Although wildfires have occurred in the past, it is still something that no one is fully prepared for and can be a traumatic experience. However, I found that there are steps people are advised to take to ensure our own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Whether it be the emergency workers, family of victims, students witnessing the event unfold on television, many remember September 11th. I can still remember where I was exactly when this tragic event occurred. I was in the freshman dorm room getting ready for my biology class when my hall mates rushed into my room and told me to turn on the television. It was surreal and felt like I was watching a terrible movie. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the airplane head straight into the World Trade Center. I didn’t have relatives nor did I know anyone directly affected, but it still felt like it hit home. I felt helpless. At that time, I was not an emergency medical technician, so I didn’t know what I could do. I called my mom who worked near LAX and I called my dad who worked at LAX. They both said that this situation was surreal and everyone was taking safety precautions. My dad said he felt like he was in chaos, with of all the flights making emergency landings at LAX.
With so many celebrities and even people in the neighborhood that I know involved in drunk driving, I felt it a cause and my wish to write. These are strictly my personal thoughts and feelings.
My first thoughts when I hear about drunk driving is what in the world are the drunk drivers thinking? How can anyone despite all of their problems be so selfish as to put others in danger. It is not fair for those minding their our business and driving legally to be potential victims of drunk drivers.
