JJJ Charitable Fund  ·  Arkansas

Honor.
Educate.
Equip.

Ensuring every Arkansas driver has the tools and knowledge to survive a vehicle submersion accident.

Our Mission

Transforming tragedy into a lifesaving legacy

The JJJ Charitable Fund was established in 2025 to ensure that every driver in Arkansas—beginning with our newest and most vulnerable—is equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to survive a vehicle submersion accident.

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60

Seconds to escape

before water pressure traps you inside

1

Simple tool

can mean the difference between life and death

AR

Starting in Arkansas

with new drivers across the state

Be Prepared

What every driver should know

Seconds matter in a submersion accident. Understanding what to do before it happens is the most important step.

The 60-Second Rule

In a vehicle submersion, you have roughly one minute to escape before water pressure makes opening doors or breaking windows nearly impossible.

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The S.U.R.E. Method

A four-step framework — Stay calm, Unbuckle, Roll or break, Exit — designed to guide you through the critical moments of a water accident.

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The Glass Challenge

Many vehicles made after 2018 use laminated side windows that standard tools cannot break. Learn how to identify your glass type.

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Equip Yourself

Suggested Safety Tools

Not all escape tools are created equal. Here's what works — and what to avoid.

Highly Recommended

Spring-Loaded Window Punches

Tools like the Resqme require no swinging motion — critical underwater where resistance is high. Clip to a keychain or sun visor so it's always within reach.

Recommended

Seatbelt Cutters

Look for tools with a protected, recessed blade to quickly cut a jammed belt without injury risk. Many spring-loaded punches include an integrated cutter.

Use With Caution

Hammer-Style Tools

Tools like the LifeHammer Evolution work well on tempered glass but require a swinging motion. Mount within driver's reach — a tool in the glovebox is often unreachable after a crash.

What to Avoid

Avoid multi-tools that include flashlights, phone chargers, or other electronics. In an emergency, the mechanical reliability of a spring-loaded punch is far more important than electronic features that may fail when wet. Keep it simple. Keep it mechanical.

Help us reach every new Arkansas driver

Whether you want to donate tools or spread the word — every action brings us closer to making this standard equipment for every driver in Arkansas.

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