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New Signs
The Washington State Department of Transportation is currently working
with state and local government agencies on the design and development
of several emergency preparedness signing programs. These signs will identify
hazardous areas and provide evacuation route information for citizens
who may be threatened by natural disasters.
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Legislative action in 2007 named I-5, I-82 and I-90 “Green Highways.” With this designation, these routes through Washington have been identified as routes to provide locations for alternative fuel facilities. |
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The "Tsunami Evacuation Route" markers are used
to designate the evacuation routes established by local jurisdictions
in cooperation with emergency management officials. |
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The "Volcano Evacuation Route" markers are used
to designate the evacuation routes established by local jurisdictions
in cooperation with emergency management officials.
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The "Fender Bender?" signs are to encourage uninjured
motorists involved in "fender bender" type collisions
to move their vehicles out of the traffic lanes, if the vehicles
are still drive-able. Following a minor collision, driving a vehicle
to the nearest shoulder can prevent other "secondary"
collisions.
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The "Tsunami Hazard Zone" sign is intended to
be posted at Pacific coast access points, or other low-lying areas
that would clearly be vulnerable to a large, locally generated Tsunami.
Signs are to be placed at locations agreed upon by local and state
governmental authorities. |
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