When it becomes apparent that a road section will need to be closed because of snow or ice, the Department of Public Safety or local law enforcement jurisdiction should be asked to officially close the road. Notice should be given to all news media and appropriate officials. For all highways crossing district(s) or state line(s), the closure should be coordinated with the appropriate counterparts. Where practical, signs should be erected to advise traffic. After road closure signs are erected, a trip should be made through the closed area to ascertain that no one is stranded in the closed section.