This year's record-setting storm season continues as Hurricane Wilma builds intensity and aims to strike Florida's southwest coast this weekend.  Progressive shares the following tips for protecting your vehicles or boat before, during and after Hurricane Wilma:

Before the Storm

   * Drivers in the hurricane's path who are not going to be driving their car or recreational vehicle to safety should park it in a garage or as close as possible to a sturdy building; don’t leave the vehicle in a low-lying area prone to flooding. If you have to park your vehicle outdoors, cover it and park it away from trees, poles or other large objects that may fall onto it.
   * Boats and trailers should be moved inland and stored inside a garage or warehouse. If left outside, make sure you have the mooring hardware and equipment you need to secure it. Be sure the trailer is anchored or at least attached firmly to the ground or a building and let the air out of the tires so it doesn't easily roll away during the storm.

During the Storm

   * Avoid driving through standing water. An automobile can be swept off the road in as little as 12 inches of moving water. Avoid driving on coastal or low-lying roads as roads covered by water are prone to collapse. If you come upon a flooded street, take an alternate route.
   * If no alternate route exists and you have no other reasonable alternative but to drive through standing water...
   * Do your best to estimate the depth of the water (if other cars are driving through, take note of how deep the water is).
   * Drive SLOWLY and STEADILY through the water.
   * Once you and your vehicle are out of deep water and are in a safe area, depress your brakes slowly to dry them.
   * If your vehicle stalls in the deep water, you may need to restart the engine to make it to safety (know, however, that restarting may cause irreparable damage to the engine).
   * If you can't restart your vehicle and you become trapped in rising water, IMMEDIATELY ABANDON FOR HIGHER GROUND. If you are unable to get out of the vehicle safely, call 911 or get the attention of a passerby or someone standing on higher ground.

After the Storm

   * Avoid low-hanging and fallen power lines, debris and other road hazards. Do not drive around sight-seeing.
   * After a hurricane, you may find it difficult to navigate in the newly changed landscape. Pay attention to any post-storm changes, such as missing signs or broken traffic signal lights. If traffic lights are not working, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Do not, under any circumstances, assume that cross traffic will stop at the intersection.
   * Call your insurance company as soon as possible to report a claim.