08/21/2026
Happy Friday, everyone!
Today, we want to take a moment to discuss what you should do when an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens activated, along with a few important roadway safety tips.
Time is critical. Every second matters when we are responding to an emergency, and those seconds can make a significant difference in someone’s outcome. Our crews work hard to respond quickly, efficiently, and safely, but we also need the public’s help to make that possible.
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching, please remember:
âś… Stay off your phone. Keep your eyes on the roadway and be aware of emergency vehicles around you.
âś… Move to the right. Pull over as far to the right as safely possible and allow the emergency vehicle a clear path.
✅ Do not stop on hills or curves. Stopping in these areas can make it extremely difficult—and sometimes unsafe—for emergency vehicles to get around you. Find a safe, visible, and level location whenever possible.
âś…Do not block intersections!
✅ Sometimes on Highway 44 we may need to use the far right shoulder to get access to a scene because the far left shoulder isn’t wide enough for our vehicles. If you see us coming up the shoulder on the highway please go to the left.
✅ Come to a complete stop. Once you pull over, stay stopped until the emergency vehicle has safely passed. Please do not continue driving 55 MPH down the shoulder. 🤦🏻‍♂️
âś… Be patient. We understand that everyone has somewhere to be, but please do not tailgate, follow closely, or attempt to pass an emergency vehicle while its lights and sirens are activated.
Remember, we’re not responding to inconvenience you—we’re responding because someone needs help. Your cooperation helps us get where we’re needed safely and as quickly as possible.
Clear roads. Safe responses. Faster help.
Thank you for doing your part and helping keep our emergency responders—and everyone on the roadway—safe!