Emergency Operations

The table below defines maintenance categories for emergency operations.
Emergency Operations
Routine Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Major Maintenance
Assistance to traffic during accidents including traffic control, removal of debris and spilled cargo, and snow and ice control. Assistance to traffic during other natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and fires; removal of debris from the roadway after natural disasters. The District Engineer determines that immediate action is needed to respond to imminent threat to life or property or to prevent disruption of the orderly flow of traffic and commerce. Work off of the right of way, such as assistance to cities, counties and individuals, can be performed only when directed by the local Disaster District Chairman (usually the local Department of Public Safety Captain), Director of the Division of Emergency Management or the Governor.
None.
None.