Emergency Traffic Control
Many traffic control situations are organized in advance for planned roadwork and events. In some cases, due to emergency situations, traffic control is required without warning. In these situations, our team at Flagger Force has the experience and knowledge to mobilize an emergency response that delivers safe, high-quality traffic control in difficult situations. Our long list of best practices apply to a wide range of emergencies, which saves time when you need us quickly.
We are available 24/7/365 to offer our traffic control services in case of emergency. With over 1,600 employees available, we can deploy the number of flaggers you need and the necessary signage.
Flagger Force has the capabilities and team to support your storm response actions. As with all temporary traffic control situations, we establish a plan that considers…
- Safety: In an emergency, our goal is always to provide safe passage for all traffic. When we arrive at the site of your emergency, we quickly and carefully analyze the situation and work with you to determine the best way to move traffic. This can include temporary road closures, lane restrictions, detours, and other traffic control methods as required.
Nature of the Emergency: Different types of emergencies require different traffic control solutions. For situations related to road accidents or inclement weather, we can often keep traffic flowing at a reduced speed. Other emergencies, such as electrical, gas, or water main leaks, may require us to close a roadway and create a detour to divert traffic via another route.
- Visibility: When an emergency hits, we respond quickly to provide safe traffic control. We always respect the rules and regulations for deploying equipment and signage to maximize our visibility to the traveling public in the most difficult weather conditions.
- Evolution of the Emergency: The key to proper storm response traffic control is not only about a rapid response. It also requires adapting to change. As storms evolve, we work to anticipate changes in the situation and how that may impact traffic flow. Our traffic control teams pay close attention and stay in continuous contact with you to provide any necessary traffic control modifications or reinforcements.
Our operations team is available 24/7 to dispatch crews. Call us at 888.312.3524 today to ensure we are set up to support you.
Proper emergency traffic control protects our communities and keeps people safe. Guiding the flow of traffic around a roadway emergency also reduces the risk of accidents, generally allows a quicker resolution to the emergency, and clears the roadway in less time.
Contact our team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for our emergency traffic control services.
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