Yeah, right. How about #8. Your Car Might Be Salvageable

If you’re in a flood zone, there’s a good chance your car became a submarine once that storm hit. In most cases, your insurance agent will pay to scrap it, but if you really want it back, you can salvage it—particularly if it’s an older car. It probably won’t do much to help you get around in the aftermath, of course, since gas may be in a serious shortage...

Right. I'm sure there will be plenty of mechanics roaming the flooded streets looking for something to do. Focusing on your engine will take their minds off their own miserable, flooded homes, garages and workshops for a few hours - after all, tinkering with mechanical problems is a great stress reliever whose value in times of dire stress should not be underestimated. Even if you anticipate that you won't be able to drive for at least two weeks you should delay in offering your car to any mechanic with tinkering abstinence syndrome.